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<blockquote data-quote="Janna" data-source="post: 107646" data-attributes="member: 2737"><p>Thank you, everyone, for all your input. Witz, thank you for such a thought out post, even though it's not directed for me LOL, but brings good points up, and I appreciate them.</p><p></p><p>I know this is a website and I take everything I read here for what it's worth ~ an opinion. That's not to say that something someone says about a medicine may or may not be true. But, I've read things here from others that our own psychiatrists have completely discredited. There have been people here that have praised certain medications that our psychiatrists are not willing to try.</p><p></p><p>And there's been tons of good information too, that has really helped me (I remember Chris bringing up the Lithium/Tegretol issue to me, and I had no clue).</p><p></p><p>As with every other medication, we are moving slowly with Dylan on this drug. I have concerns, but I have had them with the other 32 medication trials, also. Risperdal, an atypical antipsychotic approved for children, that has had AWESOME effects on many, caused my son hallucinations and increased "mania" (I say that loosely, but increased hyperactivity).</p><p></p><p>Dylan is on a very low dose, only 25 mg. This is a new type of drug that we really should try, because Dylan needs help in so many areas, and none of the other drugs are working or have fizzled out. We will take this day by day, and see how it goes. It may go to hell in 3 months. It may not. All we can do is try.</p><p></p><p>Dylan is a VERY happy child as is. He is not depressive, nor has he ever been. So, when I say he was happier on the Wellbutrin (which he was only on about 4 weeks), I mean his spirit and mood seemed a little brighter, but he was not overly elated or anything else that I would have considered "manic" (thinking back to him dancing down the boardwalk like a ballerina in the summer time). He was just a little happier. I dunno LOL. But not crazy happy.</p><p></p><p>My son is really complex. Those of you that have been around since the beginning should know this already. His chemistry is, VERY OBVIOUSLY, not the norm, and he can't tolerate alot of medicines.</p><p></p><p>Witz, I appreciate your concern, and understand your post. I think that's a good statement for the general community, and although I appreciate and value Sara's opinions on medications, the bottom line does, and always will, come from a board certified M.D. psychiatrist. And every person that comes here should follow the same rule.</p><p></p><p>Janna</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janna, post: 107646, member: 2737"] Thank you, everyone, for all your input. Witz, thank you for such a thought out post, even though it's not directed for me LOL, but brings good points up, and I appreciate them. I know this is a website and I take everything I read here for what it's worth ~ an opinion. That's not to say that something someone says about a medicine may or may not be true. But, I've read things here from others that our own psychiatrists have completely discredited. There have been people here that have praised certain medications that our psychiatrists are not willing to try. And there's been tons of good information too, that has really helped me (I remember Chris bringing up the Lithium/Tegretol issue to me, and I had no clue). As with every other medication, we are moving slowly with Dylan on this drug. I have concerns, but I have had them with the other 32 medication trials, also. Risperdal, an atypical antipsychotic approved for children, that has had AWESOME effects on many, caused my son hallucinations and increased "mania" (I say that loosely, but increased hyperactivity). Dylan is on a very low dose, only 25 mg. This is a new type of drug that we really should try, because Dylan needs help in so many areas, and none of the other drugs are working or have fizzled out. We will take this day by day, and see how it goes. It may go to hell in 3 months. It may not. All we can do is try. Dylan is a VERY happy child as is. He is not depressive, nor has he ever been. So, when I say he was happier on the Wellbutrin (which he was only on about 4 weeks), I mean his spirit and mood seemed a little brighter, but he was not overly elated or anything else that I would have considered "manic" (thinking back to him dancing down the boardwalk like a ballerina in the summer time). He was just a little happier. I dunno LOL. But not crazy happy. My son is really complex. Those of you that have been around since the beginning should know this already. His chemistry is, VERY OBVIOUSLY, not the norm, and he can't tolerate alot of medicines. Witz, I appreciate your concern, and understand your post. I think that's a good statement for the general community, and although I appreciate and value Sara's opinions on medications, the bottom line does, and always will, come from a board certified M.D. psychiatrist. And every person that comes here should follow the same rule. Janna [/QUOTE]
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