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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 76916" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>My difficult child took 2 or 3 doses of it. He developed very severe side effects. The psychiatrist wanted my to keep him on it for 2-3 months AFTER the side effects kicked in. Side effects like seizures, muscle spasms, rash, bright red face, etc.. Not sure if any of these are classic side effects, but that is what he had. </p><p></p><p>We got a different medication and a different psychiatrist. </p><p></p><p>I know that strattera is used for ADHD, but it is an antidepressant primarily. That is just how it works on the brain. </p><p></p><p>Zoloft gave us great results for a short period of time, then after a few months on it my son became so much worse.</p><p></p><p>All the literature I have read says that you should work with the mood stabilizer first to get that taken care of. Often ADHD symptoms and other symptoms clear up if you get the moods stabilized. Then you add other medications. Stimulants and antidepressants can send anyone with a mood disorder into faster or more severe mood swings. These types of medications should be avoided or used sparingly AFTER teh moods are stabilized. </p><p></p><p>It might be worth a chat with your psychiatrist about that.</p><p></p><p>Hugs,</p><p></p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 76916, member: 1233"] My difficult child took 2 or 3 doses of it. He developed very severe side effects. The psychiatrist wanted my to keep him on it for 2-3 months AFTER the side effects kicked in. Side effects like seizures, muscle spasms, rash, bright red face, etc.. Not sure if any of these are classic side effects, but that is what he had. We got a different medication and a different psychiatrist. I know that strattera is used for ADHD, but it is an antidepressant primarily. That is just how it works on the brain. Zoloft gave us great results for a short period of time, then after a few months on it my son became so much worse. All the literature I have read says that you should work with the mood stabilizer first to get that taken care of. Often ADHD symptoms and other symptoms clear up if you get the moods stabilized. Then you add other medications. Stimulants and antidepressants can send anyone with a mood disorder into faster or more severe mood swings. These types of medications should be avoided or used sparingly AFTER teh moods are stabilized. It might be worth a chat with your psychiatrist about that. Hugs, Susie [/QUOTE]
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