in AZ WAS Re: Re: Please help me be strong for my son !

October 4, 2005

Hello , hang in there with the med trial. Three to four weeks is not

very long for an SSRI though I know it can seem an eternity. The med that

ended up working well for our dd, after trialing three others, did not

provide much relief until nearly the two-month mark. SSRIs typically don't

reach full effectiveness for a number of weeks *after* reaching the full

target dose, so if you are gradually titering up the med, it can be even

longer before you see the med's full effect.

It's so hard to have patience with this process since meds are typically

started when the child and the whole family is in acute distress. I hope in

a month or so you have good news to report!

Kathy R. in Indiana

----- Original Message -----

From: " mforney445 " <mforney445@...>

> snip< We are in the process of starting meds

> and although I was so very hopeful, we aren't seeing many improvements

> 3-4 weeks into the deal. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers this

> week and know that there are people out there to help.

> (((HUGS)))

> in AZ

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