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<blockquote data-quote="Kjs" data-source="post: 39542"><p>He was not removed from Lamictal. psychiatrist removed remerom. difficult child was doing very well with just Lamictal alone for a long time. A few months ago everything just came crashing down. psychiatrist wanted to try to eliminate some anxiety and added lexapro. That caused him to not sleep. 4 or 5 nights straight he was awake. psychiatrist then switched from lexapro to remerom. Helped him sleep, but seemed to be getting worse with meltdowns..several a day, everyday. So, psychiatrist now discontinued remerom and wanted us to add Abilify. That was two days ago. difficult child does not want to take it. husband read that side affects can be:</p><p>"Abilify can cause tardive dyskinesia, a condition marked by involuntary movements in the face and body, including chewing movements, puckering, puffing the cheeks, and sticking out the tongue. This condition may be permanent and appears to be most common among older adults, especially women. Ask your doctor for more information about this possible risk."</p><p>So..it has not been started, need to call psychiatrist on Monday. difficult child had a good Saturday. I use to be optimistic when he would have a good day, hoping more would follow. Recently that is not the case, so we will see how Tomorrow goes. Currently only taking Lamictal and topomax - (that was prescribed by pediactric neurologist due to migraines)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kjs, post: 39542"] He was not removed from Lamictal. psychiatrist removed remerom. difficult child was doing very well with just Lamictal alone for a long time. A few months ago everything just came crashing down. psychiatrist wanted to try to eliminate some anxiety and added lexapro. That caused him to not sleep. 4 or 5 nights straight he was awake. psychiatrist then switched from lexapro to remerom. Helped him sleep, but seemed to be getting worse with meltdowns..several a day, everyday. So, psychiatrist now discontinued remerom and wanted us to add Abilify. That was two days ago. difficult child does not want to take it. husband read that side affects can be: "Abilify can cause tardive dyskinesia, a condition marked by involuntary movements in the face and body, including chewing movements, puckering, puffing the cheeks, and sticking out the tongue. This condition may be permanent and appears to be most common among older adults, especially women. Ask your doctor for more information about this possible risk." So..it has not been started, need to call psychiatrist on Monday. difficult child had a good Saturday. I use to be optimistic when he would have a good day, hoping more would follow. Recently that is not the case, so we will see how Tomorrow goes. Currently only taking Lamictal and topomax - (that was prescribed by pediactric neurologist due to migraines) [/QUOTE]
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