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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 375312" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>You really need to get your daughter in to see a child psychiatrist who has a lot of experience with medications and will work with her over time to get the medications right. It's not a quick fix. There's also a chance that she might need more than one medication.</p><p></p><p>Lamictal is a mood stabilizer that works on the depressive end of the mood spectrum. It is weight-neutral and has few side effects if titrated slowly.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes kids who can't handle SSRIs on their own can handle low doses of SSRIs once they're taking a mood stabilizer; But it's very individual.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes you can consider other types of antidepressants, such as SNRIs, tricyclics or atypicals.</p><p></p><p>JJJ mentioned some good options. Buspar works for anxiety. Unfortunately, it made my son dizzy, and he couldn't tolerate it. Clonidine helps with sleep and sometimes impulsivity.</p><p></p><p>Many kids who can't handle antidepressants have to take APs. They do work, but they cause weight gain. You have to weigh the benefits against the risks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 375312, member: 2423"] You really need to get your daughter in to see a child psychiatrist who has a lot of experience with medications and will work with her over time to get the medications right. It's not a quick fix. There's also a chance that she might need more than one medication. Lamictal is a mood stabilizer that works on the depressive end of the mood spectrum. It is weight-neutral and has few side effects if titrated slowly. Sometimes kids who can't handle SSRIs on their own can handle low doses of SSRIs once they're taking a mood stabilizer; But it's very individual. Sometimes you can consider other types of antidepressants, such as SNRIs, tricyclics or atypicals. JJJ mentioned some good options. Buspar works for anxiety. Unfortunately, it made my son dizzy, and he couldn't tolerate it. Clonidine helps with sleep and sometimes impulsivity. Many kids who can't handle antidepressants have to take APs. They do work, but they cause weight gain. You have to weigh the benefits against the risks. [/QUOTE]
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