Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 - One of my kids is on Abilify - he is 13 and dx'd with PDD-NOS and Bipolar, and most likely ADHD as well. He was on Zyprexa, another atypical anti-psychotic (AP), but due to some unwanted side effects, we switched him to the Abilify. Abilify seems to work for him much better than the Zyprexa. He has lost a lot of weight, which is one reason we didn't want to increase the Zyprexa anymore. Zyprexa, Risperdal, and at times Seroquel (all atypical APs) have a tendency to make the person taking them to eat more than needed - an uncontrollable urge. Abilify does not seem to have this same side effect. Also, Abilify will make a person sleepy at the beginning, but it also doesn't seem to have the same levels of sedativeness as the other APs do. Many drs will prescribe an AP for spectrum kids to help control the aggression. We have seen a tremendous improvement in our son with these behaviors since we switched this med. He doesn't rage like he used to. Although he is verbal and considered higher functioning, his behaviors have definitely held him back in many areas. We are able to " push " him more now with more compliance. Hope this helps. You might want to check out www.abilify.com <http://www.abilify.com/> for more info. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 - One of my kids is on Abilify - he is 13 and dx'd with PDD-NOS and Bipolar, and most likely ADHD as well. He was on Zyprexa, another atypical anti-psychotic (AP), but due to some unwanted side effects, we switched him to the Abilify. Abilify seems to work for him much better than the Zyprexa. He has lost a lot of weight, which is one reason we didn't want to increase the Zyprexa anymore. Zyprexa, Risperdal, and at times Seroquel (all atypical APs) have a tendency to make the person taking them to eat more than needed - an uncontrollable urge. Abilify does not seem to have this same side effect. Also, Abilify will make a person sleepy at the beginning, but it also doesn't seem to have the same levels of sedativeness as the other APs do. Many drs will prescribe an AP for spectrum kids to help control the aggression. We have seen a tremendous improvement in our son with these behaviors since we switched this med. He doesn't rage like he used to. Although he is verbal and considered higher functioning, his behaviors have definitely held him back in many areas. We are able to " push " him more now with more compliance. Hope this helps. You might want to check out www.abilify.com <http://www.abilify.com/> for more info. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 - One of my kids is on Abilify - he is 13 and dx'd with PDD-NOS and Bipolar, and most likely ADHD as well. He was on Zyprexa, another atypical anti-psychotic (AP), but due to some unwanted side effects, we switched him to the Abilify. Abilify seems to work for him much better than the Zyprexa. He has lost a lot of weight, which is one reason we didn't want to increase the Zyprexa anymore. Zyprexa, Risperdal, and at times Seroquel (all atypical APs) have a tendency to make the person taking them to eat more than needed - an uncontrollable urge. Abilify does not seem to have this same side effect. Also, Abilify will make a person sleepy at the beginning, but it also doesn't seem to have the same levels of sedativeness as the other APs do. Many drs will prescribe an AP for spectrum kids to help control the aggression. We have seen a tremendous improvement in our son with these behaviors since we switched this med. He doesn't rage like he used to. Although he is verbal and considered higher functioning, his behaviors have definitely held him back in many areas. We are able to " push " him more now with more compliance. Hope this helps. You might want to check out www.abilify.com <http://www.abilify.com/> for more info. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 We went to see Dr. Karnik yesterday and I was highly impressed with his knowledge of the medications groupings that can help in a lot of the autistic problem areas. I don't resist the medication so much as long as I understand why and what the possible side effects are. Based on our descriptions of the seizure like rages that the kiddo gets, the first line of treatment is a medication that settles seizures which would until recently have been tegretol but now there is trileptal which has an oxygen placed on the molecule which allows it to breakdown through multiple paths (protecting the liver and the white blood cells) so routine lab draws won't be necessary. Abilify is about third down the list if this doesn't help. He also has terrible sleep but we are hoping that this will solve that as well. Terri Remember the movie, Wag The Dog? Wake up folks, we're being wagged. Terri (2002) Medication > We have resisted putting Tristan on medication, but self abusive/aggressive behavior has escalated. Dr. Karnik prescribed Abilify yesterday. Tristan is 7 and mostly non verbal. Do any of you take your child to Dr. Karnik, if so, what is your experience. Are any of your children on Abilify, and if so, have they done well without side effects? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 We went to see Dr. Karnik yesterday and I was highly impressed with his knowledge of the medications groupings that can help in a lot of the autistic problem areas. I don't resist the medication so much as long as I understand why and what the possible side effects are. Based on our descriptions of the seizure like rages that the kiddo gets, the first line of treatment is a medication that settles seizures which would until recently have been tegretol but now there is trileptal which has an oxygen placed on the molecule which allows it to breakdown through multiple paths (protecting the liver and the white blood cells) so routine lab draws won't be necessary. Abilify is about third down the list if this doesn't help. He also has terrible sleep but we are hoping that this will solve that as well. Terri Remember the movie, Wag The Dog? Wake up folks, we're being wagged. Terri (2002) Medication > We have resisted putting Tristan on medication, but self abusive/aggressive behavior has escalated. Dr. Karnik prescribed Abilify yesterday. Tristan is 7 and mostly non verbal. Do any of you take your child to Dr. Karnik, if so, what is your experience. Are any of your children on Abilify, and if so, have they done well without side effects? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 We went to see Dr. Karnik yesterday and I was highly impressed with his knowledge of the medications groupings that can help in a lot of the autistic problem areas. I don't resist the medication so much as long as I understand why and what the possible side effects are. Based on our descriptions of the seizure like rages that the kiddo gets, the first line of treatment is a medication that settles seizures which would until recently have been tegretol but now there is trileptal which has an oxygen placed on the molecule which allows it to breakdown through multiple paths (protecting the liver and the white blood cells) so routine lab draws won't be necessary. Abilify is about third down the list if this doesn't help. He also has terrible sleep but we are hoping that this will solve that as well. Terri Remember the movie, Wag The Dog? Wake up folks, we're being wagged. Terri (2002) Medication > We have resisted putting Tristan on medication, but self abusive/aggressive behavior has escalated. Dr. Karnik prescribed Abilify yesterday. Tristan is 7 and mostly non verbal. Do any of you take your child to Dr. Karnik, if so, what is your experience. Are any of your children on Abilify, and if so, have they done well without side effects? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hi: I just started Truvada along with Reyetaz. I don't like it. I want to know what meds if any you guys have used that have minimal lipo side effects, yet are effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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