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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 510979" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Hi there. So, did the risperdal work? I wonder why they put him on two medications not just a switch to Seroquel? Is he still gaining on the Seroquel? (that is in the same family as risperdal, right?) My son got really aggressive on both of those medications so we didn't have the same response you did-- at least for his aggression if I understand you. I know the fear of a child gaining too much...my son suddenly started gaining weight and it was unclear how much was medications and how much was a growth spurt...and of course mostly it is probably a combo. If you think the Paxil is not working, and especially if you are seeing any increase in aggression since adding Paxil, in my humble opinion ask the doctor if you can stop it. There are kids it works great for. there are many of us who have had kids who have more anxiety/anger/depression/aggression on these kinds of medications. </p><p></p><p>I have no experience with Abilify. Others here do though. I do have experience with the group of medications like Clonidine/Tenex/etc... That helps my son with his aggression. My son is on lithium now..he is not bipolar but has a brain injury that results in some sudden mood shifts with seizures etc. It does not seem to help him at all. But it is scary to think of stopping something in case I am missing that it might be working a little or in case going off of it will cause problems in and of itself... uggg... medications are a blessing and a curse for those of us who have kids where they clearly do help but also have many issues.</p><p></p><p>My best to you. I hope you stay as healthy as possible. Your son will need you for a long long time. </p><p></p><p>HUGS, Dee</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 510979, member: 12886"] Hi there. So, did the risperdal work? I wonder why they put him on two medications not just a switch to Seroquel? Is he still gaining on the Seroquel? (that is in the same family as risperdal, right?) My son got really aggressive on both of those medications so we didn't have the same response you did-- at least for his aggression if I understand you. I know the fear of a child gaining too much...my son suddenly started gaining weight and it was unclear how much was medications and how much was a growth spurt...and of course mostly it is probably a combo. If you think the Paxil is not working, and especially if you are seeing any increase in aggression since adding Paxil, in my humble opinion ask the doctor if you can stop it. There are kids it works great for. there are many of us who have had kids who have more anxiety/anger/depression/aggression on these kinds of medications. I have no experience with Abilify. Others here do though. I do have experience with the group of medications like Clonidine/Tenex/etc... That helps my son with his aggression. My son is on lithium now..he is not bipolar but has a brain injury that results in some sudden mood shifts with seizures etc. It does not seem to help him at all. But it is scary to think of stopping something in case I am missing that it might be working a little or in case going off of it will cause problems in and of itself... uggg... medications are a blessing and a curse for those of us who have kids where they clearly do help but also have many issues. My best to you. I hope you stay as healthy as possible. Your son will need you for a long long time. HUGS, Dee [/QUOTE]
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