Posted by Moors on June 24, 2001, at 18:11:04
In reply to Re: zyprexa and children, posted by grapebubblegum on June 23, 2001, at 23:05:06
Good luck with your move. Family support is so helpful for your own mental health! I know there is no "magic bullet" for these kids. The doctors seem to struggle in the search for appropriate meds as much as parents do. I really believe that bipolar, schizophrenia, autism, etc. are all somehow related - the same drugs are prescribed for all of these diagnoses. We have decided to take a drug "holiday" this summer - or as long as it takes to see what needs to be addressed the most. My son has told me that he likes not being on the medicine because he was always so hungry on zyprexa. This holiday may not last all summer because he is struggling socially, with concentrating, controlling patience, etc. Anyway, have a safe move and best of luck in your new location.
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