any advice please. with ADHD in an 11 year old girl?
iamlovable33 asked:
my daughter has adhd, and she is taking abilify.. does anyone know if that is an adhd med.?? i looked and it says for bi-polar disorder, but she only has adhd… please help.. tina
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December 31st, 2006 at 2:15 pm
You should be asking her psychiatrist about this. If you don’t trust the psychiatrist, find a new one.
January 3rd, 2007 at 5:40 am
I take provigil, I really like it. There is also adderal.
January 5th, 2007 at 1:58 am
Ask a doctor about this, as it may develop to become critical throughout her years.
January 8th, 2007 at 1:07 am
well it can have different effects on people. I was on zyprexa which is most commonly used for schizos , but given on low does it helped my OCD tremulously.
my oly problem with abilify is it too new to really know the effects of it long term for different mental issues. my cousin was on it and had to go off it cos it made her worse.
i **** to say it, but you kid is nothing more than a science experiment at this point.. i would not let them put my child on it, but that’s me…. if you trust her doctor, then see if it helps…. it may turn out to really help her and you will bee happy they put her on it… but it really varies from person to person.
January 9th, 2007 at 5:22 am
look the drug up on the web and see what it is used for
try fish oil
January 12th, 2007 at 5:40 am
Abilify won’t help , Why ?
Abilify is an anti psychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
ADHD treatment includes some combinations of medications, behaviour modifications, life style changes, and counseling.
For both children and adults with ADD/ADHD, the right medication can go a long way in the treatment of the disorder. The most commonly prescribed ADD medications belong to a class of drugs known as stimulants. But while stimulant drugs can improve the symptoms of ADHD, they don’t represent a total cure.
Stimulant medications used for ADD/ADHD include:
* methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)
* amphetamines (Adderall)
* dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
* dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
As their name indicates, stimulants work by stimulating the central nervous system. In particular the ADD stimulant drugs increase dopamine levels in the brain, either by releasing the neurotransmitter directly or blocking its reuptake. Although counterintuitive, stimulants actually have a calming effect on people with ADD/ADHD. They help curb hyperactivity, increase attention and focus, and reduce impulsive behaviors.
~Take care
January 13th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Hi, I agree with Joseph’s advice. Don’t delay. Go and see the doc who prescribed it and ask them. You have absolute right to ask them stuff which you don’t know - such as the nature of the nature, why it should be taken this way, side-effects etc.
By the way, do make sure that the doc you are seeing is well versed in ADHD. Many of them are not. If you are not sure, ask around.
On your own, there are 2 things you can do. (1) make sure your daughter is involved in regular physical exercises (such as brisk walking, jogging etc. The key is to do it REGULARLY, and (2) double check on her diet/nutritional intake by comparing it with this article:
and the one which touches on ADHD diet.