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<blockquote data-quote="Janna" data-source="post: 245795" data-attributes="member: 2737"><p>I'm so sorry, Janice. But, it sounds like, in hindsight, a Godsend, too.</p><p> </p><p>I thought over your lasts posts the poor guy was on alot of medications. I'm actually relieved to hear they are getting rid of some. D did VERY well on the Lithium/Abilify for about 16 months. It was a very good combo for him. </p><p> </p><p>I'll tell you a secret, too. Watch the Lithium level. The Bipolar Child states theraputic range is between .8 and 1.2. Hospitals state the theraputic range is between .6 and 1.2. Many kids DO very well at the lower levels. D never did. He maintained nicely at 1.0 or higher. If he'd drop to .7, he'd cave. Just food for thought.</p><p> </p><p>Dunno about Cojentin? Never heard of it, but I'm sure someone will come along that has.</p><p> </p><p>I hated Risperdal. Gave D hallucinations, constipation, the whole nine yards. I know alot of kids do good on it, but not every kid.</p><p> </p><p>D is in the Bipolar/Aspie mix. It's very, VERY strenuous. Because not only do you get the black/white (NO grey) thinking - you get the intense up and down mood swings right along with it.</p><p> </p><p>Take this time for you. I know that's hard - but try.</p><p> </p><p>Sending hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janna, post: 245795, member: 2737"] I'm so sorry, Janice. But, it sounds like, in hindsight, a Godsend, too. I thought over your lasts posts the poor guy was on alot of medications. I'm actually relieved to hear they are getting rid of some. D did VERY well on the Lithium/Abilify for about 16 months. It was a very good combo for him. I'll tell you a secret, too. Watch the Lithium level. The Bipolar Child states theraputic range is between .8 and 1.2. Hospitals state the theraputic range is between .6 and 1.2. Many kids DO very well at the lower levels. D never did. He maintained nicely at 1.0 or higher. If he'd drop to .7, he'd cave. Just food for thought. Dunno about Cojentin? Never heard of it, but I'm sure someone will come along that has. I hated Risperdal. Gave D hallucinations, constipation, the whole nine yards. I know alot of kids do good on it, but not every kid. D is in the Bipolar/Aspie mix. It's very, VERY strenuous. Because not only do you get the black/white (NO grey) thinking - you get the intense up and down mood swings right along with it. Take this time for you. I know that's hard - but try. Sending hugs. [/QUOTE]
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