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My son had an extreme reaction to Zoloft (an SSRI)
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 421172" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I had an extreme reaction to Zoloft, which I don't think they ought to give to children at all. But they do. Well, I am a full grown adult and after two weeks on it, I ended up in the emergency room with akathesia and a heart racing so fast that they couldn't get a heart rate on it. I loathe medication. Since I found a combo that helps me so much, I won't take anything else unless it is lifesaving.</p><p>It only took me a few days to feel back to normal though. </p><p>If an adult can have such an extreme reaction to medication, so can a c hild. I hope your son feels better soon. Do your research on SSRI antidepressants OR on any medication your doctor wants to give to your child. They are no p icnic, even for an adult, unless you are lucky and find the right medication right away. In my case, I was so suicidal (and ready to act on it) that I kept trying and finally found medications that have made my life normal. But it took TEN YEARS. I was ready to beg for ECT...that's how bad it was. And the only reason I wanted to live at all was because of my children. </p><p>Beware of doctors that get our the prescription pad too fast. (((Hugs))) and hope your precious little one feels better soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 421172, member: 1550"] I had an extreme reaction to Zoloft, which I don't think they ought to give to children at all. But they do. Well, I am a full grown adult and after two weeks on it, I ended up in the emergency room with akathesia and a heart racing so fast that they couldn't get a heart rate on it. I loathe medication. Since I found a combo that helps me so much, I won't take anything else unless it is lifesaving. It only took me a few days to feel back to normal though. If an adult can have such an extreme reaction to medication, so can a c hild. I hope your son feels better soon. Do your research on SSRI antidepressants OR on any medication your doctor wants to give to your child. They are no p icnic, even for an adult, unless you are lucky and find the right medication right away. In my case, I was so suicidal (and ready to act on it) that I kept trying and finally found medications that have made my life normal. But it took TEN YEARS. I was ready to beg for ECT...that's how bad it was. And the only reason I wanted to live at all was because of my children. Beware of doctors that get our the prescription pad too fast. (((Hugs))) and hope your precious little one feels better soon. [/QUOTE]
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