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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 23200" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Buspar is an antianxiety medication that is sometimes used for kids. My son never got to a therapeutic level on it because he became dizzy (a known side effect).</p><p></p><p>The benzodiazepines (for example, Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan) are generally used either short-term or PRN because they can be addictive. Klonopin didn't work for my son, and my daughter (easy child) became disinhibited on it.</p><p></p><p>SSRIs (for example, Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro) and tricyclic antidepressants (for example, Nortriptyline and Amitriptyline) are sometimes used for anxiety, but as you know, they can be destabilizing for some kids with BiPolar (BP). All 3 of my kids are on low doses of SSRIs, but 2 also take mood stabilizers. </p><p></p><p>Finally, the atypical antipsychotics are used for anxiety (they are considered major tranquilizers). Zyprexa at the right dose helped easy child overcome her choking phobia. Perhaps your difficult child isn't on the right AP to reduce his anxiety.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 23200, member: 2423"] Buspar is an antianxiety medication that is sometimes used for kids. My son never got to a therapeutic level on it because he became dizzy (a known side effect). The benzodiazepines (for example, Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan) are generally used either short-term or PRN because they can be addictive. Klonopin didn't work for my son, and my daughter (easy child) became disinhibited on it. SSRIs (for example, Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro) and tricyclic antidepressants (for example, Nortriptyline and Amitriptyline) are sometimes used for anxiety, but as you know, they can be destabilizing for some kids with BiPolar (BP). All 3 of my kids are on low doses of SSRIs, but 2 also take mood stabilizers. Finally, the atypical antipsychotics are used for anxiety (they are considered major tranquilizers). Zyprexa at the right dose helped easy child overcome her choking phobia. Perhaps your difficult child isn't on the right AP to reduce his anxiety. [/QUOTE]
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