Guest guest Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I don't know if this depends on age. When my dd was 12 she was on 200 mg for OCD. Her pdoc said it usually takes higher doses of Zoloft to have an impact on OCD. Good luck, Stormy ________________________________ To: Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 3:15:14 PM Subject: my son Hello everyone, I know I have not posted in awhile. But, I have asked about the " zoning out " being OCD or if it could be something else. I got so many responses telling me it was OCD. My son is taking 50 mg of Zoloft and he just seems the same. His OCD is not as bad as at Christmas, but I have upped his dose of clonidine too. I think that the Clonidine is helping the most. I have taken his twice to a therapist that does CBT/ERP, and he won't do the things that she asked him to do. I have not taken him back, because she is so expensive and almost 2 hrs away from us. I don't want to waste my money if my son is not gonna do what she asks. I really want to take my son off of Zoloft and see what happens. He has only been on it for about 2-3 months. He tells me that he is not having side effects. But, I have side effects from taking it. I just upped MY dose from 50 mg to 100 mg this week. If he is not having side effects, I wonder if it is even working. WHAT IS THE USUAL DOSE FOR CHILDREN THAT ACTUALLY HELPS???? I dont' want him to take this stuff if he does not have to.. Any suggestions, I ask because I know several people have been through this theirselves. I appreciate any comments. Vickie in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hi Vickie Yes. most children need about 100-200mg of the zoloft. hugs judy ________________________________ To: Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 4:27:51 PM Subject: Re: my son I don't know if this depends on age. When my dd was 12 she was on 200 mg for OCD. Her pdoc said it usually takes higher doses of Zoloft to have an impact on OCD. Good luck, Stormy ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Vickie Burnum <vickieburnum@ yahoo.com> To: @ yahoogroups. com Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 3:15:14 PM Subject: my son Hello everyone, I know I have not posted in awhile. But, I have asked about the " zoning out " being OCD or if it could be something else. I got so many responses telling me it was OCD. My son is taking 50 mg of Zoloft and he just seems the same. His OCD is not as bad as at Christmas, but I have upped his dose of clonidine too. I think that the Clonidine is helping the most. I have taken his twice to a therapist that does CBT/ERP, and he won't do the things that she asked him to do. I have not taken him back, because she is so expensive and almost 2 hrs away from us. I don't want to waste my money if my son is not gonna do what she asks. I really want to take my son off of Zoloft and see what happens. He has only been on it for about 2-3 months. He tells me that he is not having side effects. But, I have side effects from taking it. I just upped MY dose from 50 mg to 100 mg this week. If he is not having side effects, I wonder if it is even working. WHAT IS THE USUAL DOSE FOR CHILDREN THAT ACTUALLY HELPS???? I dont' want him to take this stuff if he does not have to.. Any suggestions, I ask because I know several people have been through this theirselves. I appreciate any comments. Vickie in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hi Vickie, just my thought, but since he's been on it for 2-3 months and is at a low dose and no side effects, I'd try increasing before giving up the med. The OCD Foundation site says for children the dose range is 50-150mg but, as others here have said, I've seen where kids go over the 150mg. Adults go up to about 200mg/day. It differs per person (as usual!), some benefit best from low dose, others need a higher or max dose. Sorry you're having side effects! > > Hello everyone, > > I know I have not posted in awhile. But, I have asked about the " zoning out " being OCD or if it could be something else. I got so many responses telling me it was OCD. > My son is taking 50 mg of Zoloft and he just seems the same. His OCD is not as bad as at Christmas, but I have upped his dose of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 My son too was not doing what he was being asked to do but we continued taking him. He would come home and rip up the parents that were given to him. I learned later that he WAS doing the things he was being asked but mentally and he did not want me to know. The CBT helped tremendously. I would encourage you to continue taking him. 2 hours is a ways so I can undertand your situation and concern with the drive. We are going to a Child Center related to the University of TX and so some of the therapists are cheaper because they are not full fledged PHD graduates, but they are under the guidance of a UT professors working with our Psychiatrict. I find my son's therapist to be fantastic and effective. Perhaps you can find a University program that might be cheaper and perhaps closer. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Vickie Burnum <vickieburnum@ yahoo.com> To: @ yahoogroups. com Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 3:15:14 PM Subject: my son Hello everyone, I know I have not posted in awhile. But, I have asked about the " zoning out " being OCD or if it could be something else. I got so many responses telling me it was OCD. My son is taking 50 mg of Zoloft and he just seems the same. His OCD is not as bad as at Christmas, but I have upped his dose of clonidine too. I think that the Clonidine is helping the most. I have taken his twice to a therapist that does CBT/ERP, and he won't do the things that she asked him to do. I have not taken him back, because she is so expensive and almost 2 hrs away from us. I don't want to waste my money if my son is not gonna do what she asks. I really want to take my son off of Zoloft and see what happens. He has only been on it for about 2-3 months. He tells me that he is not having side effects. But, I have side effects from taking it. I just upped MY dose from 50 mg to 100 mg this week. If he is not having side effects, I wonder if it is even working. WHAT IS THE USUAL DOSE FOR CHILDREN THAT ACTUALLY HELPS???? I dont' want him to take this stuff if he does not have to.. Any suggestions, I ask because I know several people have been through this theirselves. I appreciate any comments. Vickie in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I really should give it some more time. My son told me this morning that he does not have any bad effects of it. I take Zoloft and I just went from 50 mg to 100 mg. I will the effects of the higher dose. I asked all the questions of things that it does to me, so maybe he can take Zoloft and just needs to be on a higher dose. We go back to the psychiatrist soon, and I will see what she says. Thanks, Vickie Subject: Re: my son To: Date: Thursday, April 9, 2009, 12:57 AM Hi Vickie, just my thought, but since he's been on it for 2-3 months and is at a low dose and no side effects, I'd try increasing before giving up the med. The OCD Foundation site says for children the dose range is 50-150mg but, as others here have said, I've seen where kids go over the 150mg. Adults go up to about 200mg/day. It differs per person (as usual!), some benefit best from low dose, others need a higher or max dose. Sorry you're having side effects! > > Hello everyone, > > I know I have not posted in awhile. But, I have asked about the " zoning out " being OCD or if it could be something else. I got so many responses telling me it was OCD. > My son is taking 50 mg of Zoloft and he just seems the same. His OCD is not as bad as at Christmas, but I have upped his dose of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 My 10 year old daughter takes 175 mgs of Zoloft per day and her psychiatrist said he feels the top dose for her is 200 mgs. We are almost there and will be looking for an alternative med. > > Hello everyone, > > I know I have not posted in awhile. But, I have asked about the " zoning out " being OCD or if it could be something else. I got so many responses telling me it was OCD. > My son is taking 50 mg of Zoloft and he just seems the same. His OCD is not as bad as at Christmas, but I have upped his dose of clonidine too. I think that the Clonidine is helping the most. I have taken his twice to a therapist that does CBT/ERP, and he won't do the things that she asked him to do. I have not taken him back, because she is so expensive and almost 2 hrs away from us. I don't want to waste my money if my son is not gonna do what she asks. > I really want to take my son off of Zoloft and see what happens. He has only been on it for about 2-3 months. He tells me that he is not having side effects. But, I have side effects from taking it. I just upped MY dose from 50 mg to 100 mg this week. If he is not having side effects, I wonder if it is even working. WHAT IS THE USUAL DOSE FOR CHILDREN THAT ACTUALLY HELPS???? I dont' want him to take this stuff if he does not have to.. > > Any suggestions, I ask because I know several people have been through this theirselves. > I appreciate any comments. > Vickie in GA > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 It can be difficult to find therapists who specialize in the treatment of OCD. And you are right, many do not take insurance. Unfortunately many therapists say they treat OCD, but if they do not know or understand ERP, it will not work. While searching, you can try the ocfoundation.org website for listings of therapists. But, also try any anxiety clinics you might have around you. They often know how to treat OCD correctly, since it is an anxiety disorder. I also called OCD support groups in my area and asked for recommendations, when we were searching for a therapist. If you find a therapist that " gets OCD " , yet can't take for some reason, ask them for recommendations, or ask if you can be put on a list for when they can take you. It can be hard to find someone good. I spent 3 months on the phone, daily, searching here. I had to keep broadening my perimeters, since I found there was nobody near us. Many try to do some therapy at home on their own, with books. Do you think that is something your son would be up for trying? I know initially you were asking about a specific workbook. I would give it a try. If he is not up for it, you can give the meds a bit longer to work, then try again, since the meds should bring the anxiety and intensity of the OCD down to a more tolerable level for him. Sometimes that can help them feel more optimistic about taking the OCD on. BJ > > I would love to find a therapist who uses ert, but can't seen to find one in my area. It is so hard just finding one who takes my insurance let alone specializes in OCD. I have heard a lot about ERT so i am going to keep looking. It is on my last nerve too, mainly because I feel somewhat guilty - I am going through a divorce for the past two years, so this has made his symptoms much worse. HE's only on 10 mg of Lexapro and it's only been about two weeks on that dosage, so you're right, its not long enough to tell. He has his next appt in a month and so we'll see how it is then. Thanks for your response. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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