Posted by Daniel J. on October 26, 2003, at 8:11:02
In reply to Re: Abilify Lexapro Problem, posted by Momof1BPKid on October 26, 2003, at 1:44:58
This is almost a replay of what happened to us 4 months ago. Our 15 yr old son had his first Schiz. episode July 10. Four days later we were able to get him in to a Psychiatrist for an appt. He prescribed Abilify and Lexapro in small doses. After 1 month was showing signs of tremors and weakness. He could not sleep and seldom ate and lost 12 pounds. He cheated on his meds by palming them and throwing them out for 2 days. He ran away at 2:00 AM to a friends house and accusing us and the Dr. of trying to poison him. On our next visit the Dr. gave him Zyprexa 10 mg. It helped and he was sleeping and eating again. unfortunately the 10mg wasn't strong enough. He got violent and paranoid one day and ended up in the local crisis center. They gradually increased his Zyprexa to 20 mg and he is also on Zoloft 75 mg for anxietey and Artane as an anti parkinsonian. This mix (knock wood) has been working for 2 months. He is now learning to drive and doing a little home bound school. He wants to go back full time soon but that isn't a given just yet. I hope this helps. Any questions are welcome.
poster:Daniel J.
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