Posted by mld on November 21, 2002, at 8:36:42
In reply to Re: Should my child even start Effexor XR, posted by Bill L on November 20, 2002, at 12:46:49
> I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your son. And I know haw hard of a decision that you now have deciding about medications for your other child.
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> I believe that it's unusual to prescribe Effexor as a first antidepressant. Usually, a doctor will first try an SSRI such as Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, or Lexapro.
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> If your child seems to be depressed, I would advise you to put him/her on a prescription antidepressant. Fish oil is not the answer in this situation. Ask the doctor about starting your child on an SSRI. Don't let him/her continue to be depressed.Thank you for your sympathy. I have put a call into the Doc w/a request for a different med. Haven't received a reply.
mld
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