Posted by MarieMurph on May 5, 2001, at 18:01:36
Hey, my brother is 11 years old and has been on Paxil for almost 2 years. He has recently just increased his dosage to 30mg. However, he can't take it anymore, because it just isnt for him. it is making him not act like himself, and just isnt working anymore. Therefore, the doctors are weening him off of it. This is his 3rd day taking 20 mg instead of 30. They prescribed ativan to help him(2mg). My momm gave him 1 mg the other day, and she felt that that was even too much for him. He got very dizzy, and acted almost like he was drunk. He is 11, and only weighs about 80 lbs. However, he is like crying and acting very angry and emotional. He doesnt feel good, and feels extra anxious. He wants more than 2 mg, but we dont know if we should give it to him. Can someone give me some advice as to how much ativan is ok in one day, and also, is this normal for him to be acting like this.. please help, I think my mom is going to have a nervous breakdown over this :(--- Marie
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