Posted by seeknsolace on June 22, 2004, at 13:09:09
In reply to Re: my 12 yr old was prescribed ritalin today.., posted by Maxime on June 22, 2004, at 11:59:22
> I would be VERY vigilant if my child was put on an antidepressant. I am sure you have been following the lastest news that ADs for kids can cause suicidal ideation and agitation and anger.
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> Did the doctor mention Adderall XR. It's a one dose in the morning stimulant so there is no crashing like on Ritalin. I would try it before an anti-depressant.
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> Maxime
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> he alreayd has suicidal ideation, agitation and anger.Bipolar, anxiety/panick attacks, and in some cases hallucinations from mental illness runs on either my or his dad side of the family. I'm hoping to save him so he doesnt have to follow the hell I went thru in my teen years and it getting worse as an adult. I was clearly depressed even at his age and no one did anything to help me.
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