Behavioral side effects...

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I am sorry to hear of your trouble finding a medication that works for

your daughter. We have been through paxil, lexapro and now are on

zoloft. They seem to just poop out after a couple of years with my

daughter.

There are other meds besides SSRI's that could benefit your daughter.

It seems that the SSRI's just agitate her. I know that some doctors

add an atypical antipsychotic to the SSRI and that helps sometimes.

Also, there is an older antidepressant, Anafranil, which is actually

approved for children and is known to help OCD. There are more

physical side effects with this drug, but it may be an alternative to

the SSRI's for your daughter.

Have you ever tried inositol? Many kids have had success with that. I

wish you lots of luck. I know how frustrated you must be. Remember,

that it will improve! Sometimes it takes soo long, but it really

will. Hang in there!

I think it is great that you are taking her out a little at a time. Do

reinforcement work? Sometimes when I am desperate, I bribe my

daughter. If your daughter goes to this appointment, maybe you could

get her something she really wants! Ellen