Guest guest Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Hi all... I was wondering if anyone knew why a person, my son, cannot tolerate SSRI's at all..he completly flips on them....we have tried many different ones over the years...most recently zoloft....oh boy...he went beserk.... Has anyone else had this experience and if so do you know why? Thanks, Eileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 If you've tried them all with the same results, I'd suspect that either he doesn't need a SSRI or that he has bipolar disorder. SSRIs tend to intensify bipolar symptoms. If he has only tried one or two, it's possible that he just hasn't found the right fit yet. My son does really well on Paxil, ok on Lexapro but had problems with Celexa, Prozac and Effexor (a SNRI). Prozac was especially difficult emotionally for him. He'd burst into tears at the slightest problem, which was very odd for him. Gaylen ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 If I could ask more about the low dose antipsychotic you mentioned. The celexa for my son helped, but just as you mentioned did nothing for his OCD. The OCD seems to be the last problem we can't conquer. Did the antipsychotic help with the OCD and which one was it? Thank you. >From: ebrischoux <ebrischoux@...> >Date: 2007/04/15 Sun AM 09:05:47 CDT > >Subject: Re: SSRI QUESTION > >Thank you Gaylen: > >He did horrble on Lexapro, Zoloft, Luvoxx and a few others tried many >years ago..... > >Celexa altho it did not cause any problems did NOTHNG for the >OCD..The newer ones have not been tried due to the problems we think >he has with SSRI's....He does better emotionally with antipsychotics >but in low doses...higher doses seem to also intensify his >problems....Eileen > > >> >> If you've tried them all with the same results, I'd suspect that >either he >> doesn't need a SSRI or that he has bipolar disorder. SSRIs tend to >intensify >> bipolar symptoms. If he has only tried one or two, it's possible >that he just >> hasn't found the right fit yet. My son does really well on Paxil, >ok on >> Lexapro but had problems with Celexa, Prozac and Effexor (a SNRI). >Prozac was >> especially difficult emotionally for him. He'd burst into tears at >the slightest >> problem, which was very odd for him. >> Gaylen >> >> >> >> ************************************** See what's free at >http://www.aol.com. >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 In a message dated 4/15/2007 11:35:01 PM Central Daylight Time, krnardini@... writes: <<My son gets OCD when yeast-y.>> I've seen that with other kids as well. Eating something with corn in significantly intensifies my son's OCD/stuck-brain tendencies. Gaylen ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Kristy Be very careful stopping SSRI's. Stopping SSRIs suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, flu-like symptoms, sleep disturbances, anxiety, tremor, and irritability. These problems affect up to 31 percent of people who suddenly stop taking SSRIs. Withdrawal symptoms are most common with paroxetine, and less common with sertraline. Fluoxetine does not cause these withdrawal symptoms, because it remains in the body for a long time after you stop taking it. You'll usually notice withdrawal symptoms one to three days after your last dose of an SSRI, and they may last for up to two weeks. Slowly decreasing your drug dose over the final one or two weeks you take it may help decrease or prevent some of these unpleasant effects. Talk to your doctor before you stop taking an SSRI. Your doctor can determine if it's appropriate for you to quit taking the medicine and help you minimize the risk of withdrawal symptoms. Children may have an increased risk of suicide while taking antidepressants. Be sure you talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks of taking or withdrawing antidepressants.Sources: Micromedex® Healthcare Series. Thomson Micromedex, 2006. The American Psychiatric Press Textbook of Psychopharmacology. American Psychiatric Press Inc., 1998. Coupland, N.J. " Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Withdrawal, " Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 16 (1996). Drug Facts and Comparisons. Facts & Comparisons, 2006. ________________________________ From: Kristy Nardini <knardini@...> Sent: Sunday, May 3, 2009 11:46:35 PM Subject: SSRI Question Hi! I was out of town for a few days, and my husband forgot to give our son his SSRI this morning. My husband reported that our son had his best day ever in a long time. I noticed when I called to check in around lunch time that my son asked to speak with me on the phone (a first), then we proceeded to have a back-forth conversation. I have noticed that he seems a lot more alert and " with it " in the mornings before I give him his SSRI. He had a slight dose increase back in February, and I think I liked how he was before that increase. At our last visit, Dr. G wanted to add Effexor into the mix, to help with increased attention and focus. What are your thoughts? Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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