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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 527984" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>My son takes Clonidine and Zyprexa. He did horrible on Risperdal and Seroquel but the Zyprexa seems to have taken the edge off. He still can be aggressive but not nearly to the extent he was. </p><p></p><p>Tenex/Clonidine types of medications are not downers in my humble opinion, but I guess that depends on how you define it. (I think of downers as anti-anxiety class/tranquilizers). They are anti-hypertensives (high blood pressure) medications and yes they can cause sleepiness, my son got over that quickly. It does make a huge difference in his impulsive aggression though. HUGE difference. Lately with a large increase in anxiety he was having real anger rages which also lead to aggression....a different trigger, sort of, so the zyprexa was just added. I was really scared because that class in the past was a disaster for us but this time it worked! Seroquel is in the same class as Risperdal, zyprexa...etc. the atypical antipsychotics (which my understanding are major tranquilizers) </p><p></p><p>When it comes to that level of aggression/violence, in my humble opinion we need to take more risks and try things. That kind of behavior can not only disrupt our lives, it can derail any progress or future they have. At least that is how I view it. If he had to be managed in a residential facility...short or long term, it is much worse because it interrupts my son's overall development and exposes him to new behaviors from other kids. Your child may be very different and do better in a residential setting but the goal would still be to find the right medications and therapy to allow him to live more independently and in a more typical environment... </p><p></p><p>It is so overwhelming to have an aggressive (verbal and/or physical) child. I am actually achy over it lately! Hang in there....Will be interested to see what you decide, we all have a very different path.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 527984, member: 12886"] My son takes Clonidine and Zyprexa. He did horrible on Risperdal and Seroquel but the Zyprexa seems to have taken the edge off. He still can be aggressive but not nearly to the extent he was. Tenex/Clonidine types of medications are not downers in my humble opinion, but I guess that depends on how you define it. (I think of downers as anti-anxiety class/tranquilizers). They are anti-hypertensives (high blood pressure) medications and yes they can cause sleepiness, my son got over that quickly. It does make a huge difference in his impulsive aggression though. HUGE difference. Lately with a large increase in anxiety he was having real anger rages which also lead to aggression....a different trigger, sort of, so the zyprexa was just added. I was really scared because that class in the past was a disaster for us but this time it worked! Seroquel is in the same class as Risperdal, zyprexa...etc. the atypical antipsychotics (which my understanding are major tranquilizers) When it comes to that level of aggression/violence, in my humble opinion we need to take more risks and try things. That kind of behavior can not only disrupt our lives, it can derail any progress or future they have. At least that is how I view it. If he had to be managed in a residential facility...short or long term, it is much worse because it interrupts my son's overall development and exposes him to new behaviors from other kids. Your child may be very different and do better in a residential setting but the goal would still be to find the right medications and therapy to allow him to live more independently and in a more typical environment... It is so overwhelming to have an aggressive (verbal and/or physical) child. I am actually achy over it lately! Hang in there....Will be interested to see what you decide, we all have a very different path. [/QUOTE]
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