Posted by Diane J. on July 6, 2001, at 19:44:04
In reply to Re: My child needs help, posted by SalArmy4me on July 6, 2001, at 6:14:00
Thank you for the input, Jason. We have an appointment on Monday. I will let you know what Dr. R says.
> I'd say to increase dosage and after 2 weeks determine if she is responding to treatment.
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> If she isn't responding, it is because Paxil and the other SSRI's lose their efficacy sometimes, possibly due to dopamine depletion--not due to age or weight. Losing antidepressant response is known as tachyphylaxis. It is completely normal. I sincerely hope this is not the case, though.
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> I am interested in what your psychiatrist has to say about all this...
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poster:Diane J.
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