Re: Doctor recommended 2 meds/thanks

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Thanks for the responses! My son is 11. I'm also going to run into issues with his dad. We're divorced and he doesn't believe there are issues other than anxiety. How do I approach the topic of meds with him? He's such a jerk. If he refuses meds to my son....I don't know what to do! CatSent from my iPod by the power of my mind ;)On Sep 18, 2010, at 9:13 AM, "" <mcuttler@...> wrote:

Hi Cat. My son is on Risperdal and Concerta. We have had NO side effects (weight gain, trouble sleeping, etc.) and the combination seems to work well for him. It might take a few tries before you find what works for your son. Hope this helps. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: Lavendar And Spice <lavendarandspice@...>

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Subject: ( ) Doctor recommended 2 meds

My psych recommended two different meds for my son who has Asperger's. Either Risperdal, which I know a lot about and is heavy duty or Abilify,which I am on for bipolar purposes. I really hesitate to put him on any meds and she is leaving that decision up to me, thankfully!I guess my question is, if you had to pick one for your child, which would it be? I lean towards the Abilify only because she has used it successfully with minimal side effects on other kiddos and because I am on it. Though the Risperdal may actually work better. Ugh. Decisions, decisions.Thanks for any input and if I have repeated questions, I apologize. I've been away from the computer for a bit.Cat

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Hi Cat!It is very bad when fathers don't accept it as it is harder to get the help and understanding our child needs. If you think your son needs the medicine, just give it to him. His father does not have to know! Unless he can solve the problem in another way...?? I dont think so. It is very easy to say "no" and don't offer another solution. Dont you think so?The best for you and your son!Sandy From: lavendarandspice@...Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:24:52 -0400Subject: Re: ( ) Doctor recommended 2 meds/thanks

Thanks for the responses! My son is 11. I'm also going to run into issues with his dad. We're divorced and he doesn't believe there are issues other than anxiety. How do I approach the topic of meds with him? He's such a jerk. If he refuses meds to my son....I don't know what to do! CatSent from my iPod by the power of my mind ;)On Sep 18, 2010, at 9:13 AM, "" <mcuttler@...> wrote:

Hi Cat. My son is on Risperdal and Concerta. We have had NO side effects (weight gain, trouble sleeping, etc.) and the combination seems to work well for him. It might take a few tries before you find what works for your son. Hope this helps. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: Lavendar And Spice <lavendarandspice@...>

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Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:04:05 -0700 (PDT)<ASA-burg >; < >Reply

Subject: ( ) Doctor recommended 2 meds

My psych recommended two different meds for my son who has Asperger's. Either Risperdal, which I know a lot about and is heavy duty or Abilify,which I am on for bipolar purposes. I really hesitate to put him on any meds and she is leaving that decision up to me, thankfully!I guess my question is, if you had to pick one for your child, which would it be? I lean towards the Abilify only because she has used it successfully with minimal side effects on other kiddos and because I am on it. Though the Risperdal may actually work better. Ugh. Decisions, decisions.Thanks for any input and if I have repeated questions, I apologize. I've been away from the computer for a bit.Cat