Posted by Solstice on March 1, 2012, at 20:36:34
In reply to Re: Moon sent home from school today - sigh.. » Solstice, posted by SLS on March 1, 2012, at 19:39:13
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> For the last few days, I have been thinking about the potential for Depakote (valproate) to treat your daughter. Using a mood stabilizer is another avenue to investigate. It can definitely help with mania or mixed states. Klonopin might be something to consider for the anxiety. It, too, has mood stabilizing properties. However, if the mixed-state resolves, the anxiety might, too.
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> Just a couple of ideas.
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Now.. she does take Lamictal. She's been at 300mg for about a week. I know they can be given together, but the Depakote affects Lamictal dosages. Do they work on different things?As for Klonopin, I don't know much about it, but this psychiatrist is pretty conservative about giving pediatrics meds that sedate. That said, I think we need *some*thing to maybe give PRN when she's really over the edge, because when that happens it can be pretty intense.. unmanageable. I very recently wished for tranquilizer darts :-)
How would Klonopin be used?
Solstice
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