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So far, Remeron is not cutting it for difficult child 1
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 382879" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>I suspect that it may be the combination of the Remeron and the Strattera that is causing the irritability. Both boost the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, and there's a chance that neurotransmitter is now too high. In the psychopharm book I own, there's a warning about mixing antidepressants with Strattera (because technically Strattera is an antidepressant, too).</p><p></p><p>Your son is on three medications for ADHD, one antidepressant and a mood stabilizer. And he's still not feelings right. In your shoes, I'd want him on fewer medications AND want him to feel better. It seems as if you really need to figure out what's going on and then treat the primary problem. If it's mood, that's what needs treating first and foremost. </p><p></p><p>As may know, I'm not a huge fan of Strattera in any event. It only helps 40 percent of those with ADHD and side effects include anger and irritability, even in those without mood disorders. It's got a lot of strikes against it. </p><p></p><p>I hope the psychiatrist comes through for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 382879, member: 2423"] I suspect that it may be the combination of the Remeron and the Strattera that is causing the irritability. Both boost the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, and there's a chance that neurotransmitter is now too high. In the psychopharm book I own, there's a warning about mixing antidepressants with Strattera (because technically Strattera is an antidepressant, too). Your son is on three medications for ADHD, one antidepressant and a mood stabilizer. And he's still not feelings right. In your shoes, I'd want him on fewer medications AND want him to feel better. It seems as if you really need to figure out what's going on and then treat the primary problem. If it's mood, that's what needs treating first and foremost. As may know, I'm not a huge fan of Strattera in any event. It only helps 40 percent of those with ADHD and side effects include anger and irritability, even in those without mood disorders. It's got a lot of strikes against it. I hope the psychiatrist comes through for you. [/QUOTE]
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