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<blockquote data-quote="pepperidge" data-source="post: 258565" data-attributes="member: 2322"><p>Thanks for the responses.</p><p></p><p>I am a bit wary of propranolol. If physcial aggression gets to be a problem, it sounds like it would be a good choice. I worry that it might 'slow" difficult child down--he needs to be more physically active, not slowed down. </p><p></p><p>I've done some reading about amantadine. It seems to stimulate dopamine, though with less side effects than stimulants. it also has some appetite reducing properties and was given along with olanzapine to good effect. It has been used with Parkinson's patients. I'd really like to find some people who have taken it. </p><p></p><p>I don't know what to do. Part of me says that this is a child who needs continual help with regulation of emotions, and while medications might help, maybe it isn't a medication problem. On the other hand, he clearly has ADHD type symptoms, but so far can't tolerate any ADHD type drugs. </p><p></p><p> Emotional regulation is so tough. difficult child isn't very reflective and we have had little success with therapy. I have to figure out how to help more at home, but so far I don't think I have had much luck. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pepperidge, post: 258565, member: 2322"] Thanks for the responses. I am a bit wary of propranolol. If physcial aggression gets to be a problem, it sounds like it would be a good choice. I worry that it might 'slow" difficult child down--he needs to be more physically active, not slowed down. I've done some reading about amantadine. It seems to stimulate dopamine, though with less side effects than stimulants. it also has some appetite reducing properties and was given along with olanzapine to good effect. It has been used with Parkinson's patients. I'd really like to find some people who have taken it. I don't know what to do. Part of me says that this is a child who needs continual help with regulation of emotions, and while medications might help, maybe it isn't a medication problem. On the other hand, he clearly has ADHD type symptoms, but so far can't tolerate any ADHD type drugs. Emotional regulation is so tough. difficult child isn't very reflective and we have had little success with therapy. I have to figure out how to help more at home, but so far I don't think I have had much luck. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. [/QUOTE]
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