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My Son is still in a manic state after stopping the Zoloft - Dr. suggests Lamactil?
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<blockquote data-quote="rlsnights" data-source="post: 424023" data-attributes="member: 7948"><p>That's the Kaiser psychiatrist recommending lamictal?</p><p></p><p>I think that it's more important to try to get him stabilized than to worry about the appointment in June. A big part of the assessment of a younger child is the history - what the parents tell them. If you keep good records to give to them in June you will do yourself and your son a huge favor. If you want more advice about that just say.</p><p></p><p>I'm not a doctor but I am wondering why the doctor isn't suggesting either an atypical antipsychotic (now considered first line treatment for early onset bipolar) or lithium (a first line treatment for mania). These medications often work pretty quickly - generally more quickly than a mood stabilizer like Lamictal.</p><p></p><p>I would try to get the psychiatrist to talk about all the medication options for treating his current symptoms and exactly why he is recommending this particular one over the others.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry that your son is going through this. It must be very scary for him.</p><p></p><p>Patricia</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rlsnights, post: 424023, member: 7948"] That's the Kaiser psychiatrist recommending lamictal? I think that it's more important to try to get him stabilized than to worry about the appointment in June. A big part of the assessment of a younger child is the history - what the parents tell them. If you keep good records to give to them in June you will do yourself and your son a huge favor. If you want more advice about that just say. I'm not a doctor but I am wondering why the doctor isn't suggesting either an atypical antipsychotic (now considered first line treatment for early onset bipolar) or lithium (a first line treatment for mania). These medications often work pretty quickly - generally more quickly than a mood stabilizer like Lamictal. I would try to get the psychiatrist to talk about all the medication options for treating his current symptoms and exactly why he is recommending this particular one over the others. I'm sorry that your son is going through this. It must be very scary for him. Patricia [/QUOTE]
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