Need support: Lexapro/Clonodine/Focalin

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Registered: 12-20-2004
Need support: Lexapro/Clonodine/Focalin
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Wed, 04-26-2006 - 6:38pm

My adopted brother, almost age 10, has now added Lexapro to his 2 other meds.

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Registered: 09-12-2004
Thu, 04-27-2006 - 8:46am

Focalin was not our friend. It made Ian extremely anxious. We ended up with Concerta and it made a huge difference. Adderall also created huge mood swings. I don't know about Lexapro for kids, we've not used anything like that at this point.

I think you are wise to limit playtime. I think it's good to stop while everyone is still having fun.

I'm so sorry to hear about your adopted brother's birth mother. All I can say is that she may have had a lot of mental health issues that contributed to her behavior. She was probably a victim as well. Unfortunately, it adversely affected her child. Heartbreaking all around.

How wonderful he found such a loving family to care for him!

Kelly