Posted by Momof1BPKid on September 28, 2003, at 12:25:03
In reply to Re: Abilify- worth another try? » Momof1BPKid, posted by Sebastian on September 28, 2003, at 11:26:02
His doc wants to keep him away from SSRI'S or any antidepressant cause he feels it can cause him to go manic. He doesnt want me to give him anything that will cause him to get manic, he cant even take any cough medicine besides robitussin cause his doc says it could make him manic (ie robitussin dm is not good for him)
I still think he could be doing alot better than he is with the right medication.
I tried to get him in a bipolar study for kids where they compare mris (4 different sets) in case he had the wrong diag (since he is so resistant to many meds) they denied him based on the past history of motor tics which they said meets tourettes criteria. Im hoping to find a good neurologist /psych that will do a spect study on him or something to see how his brain is really functioning and if he is getting an accurate diagnosis. I feel like he has sensory integration issues as well, he hates having clothes on except a pair of comfy sweats. He is a kid who needs stimulation to put him to sleep he has always been like that. wants me to tap his back to help him fall asleep sometimes.
> Try a low dose of Abilify and zyprexa?! 2.5 mg Zyprexa and 2.5-3.75 mg Abilify. That should take care of the weight sleep problems. If the Abilify still does not work, try Wellbutrin with the zyprexa, 100 mg twice a day with the 5 mg of zyprexa. That works also.
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> Sebastian
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