My 10yr old daughter is really having sever problems at school! so she was given Abilify is this safe?

Question

She has ADHA and dyslexia and as of the first of 2006 she decided she hates school and she is severly depressed! Emotionally I am a reck so what do I do? I totally trust her doctor

Answer 1

My brother takes Abilify for autism and it is some of the best medicine out there it has VERY light side effects. And after taking it he is much less depressed. Good luck with your daughter.

Answer 2

never completely trust a doctor they are here to do the best for us yes but 9 times outta 10 they do what is gonna get them the most money. what you do is this take her to a psychiatrist and have them talk to her to see if there is something else going on at school that can be taken care of that does not require her taking a medication that is not approved to help anyone under the age of 18. also talk to the school and find out if maybe they know of teasing or something going on that could be making her depressed. with ADHA and dyslexia she is most likely having a really hard time as well as getting teased and doesn't want to talk about it but if a psychiatrist can get in her mind and figure out what is going on and what is necessary then you might feel better about what to do if medication is required most likely it isn't necessary but the doctor just wants to make some money off of pushing a medication that might not be completely needed. doctors make mistakes what he might think she needs could be the complete opposite of what she really needs.

Answer 3

Abilify is an anti-psychosis drug and is intended for the treatment of psychzophrenia and/or dimentia.....why in the world would you doctor give this to a 10 year old?

Side effects include:
Very high fever, rigid muscles, shaking, confusion, sweating, or increased heart rate and blood pressure. These may be signs of a condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare but serious side effect which could be fatal
Abnormal or uncontrollable movements. These may be signs of a serious condition called tardive dyskinesia, which may be permanent
Diabetes, risk factors for diabetes (for example, obesity, family history of diabetes), or unexpected increases in thirst, urination, or hunger. Increases in blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia), in some cases serious and associated with coma or death, have been reported in patients taking medicines like ABILIFY. Ask your healthcare provider about the need to monitor your blood sugar level before and during treatment
Medicines like ABILIFY have been associated with swallowing problems (dysphagia). If you had or have swallowing problems, you should tell your healthcare provider.
Since medicines like ABILIFY can impact your body’s ability to reduce body temperature, you should avoid overheating and dehydration.
Other common side effects include: constipation, an inner sense of restlessness or need to move (akathisia), headache, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, sleepiness, lightheadedness, and tremor.

Answer 4

Although you trust your doctor try someone else just for a second opinion.
Also talk to her teacher see whats she good at, and help her excel at something so shes not depressed. if shes not depressed you can show her all the good things about school(frinds, leanr stuff, music, etc..)

Answer 5

Contact the school to see what they are doing for her. Is she receiving special services to address her dyslexia? What about her ADHD? There are services that are available that could help her and reduce her anxiety.

Answer 6

too many kids are being branded by adhd too many doctors avoid telling the parents exactly how it is. the parents inability to cope with their kids and or dicipline them.

Answer 7

Homeschooling would be good. Counseling is also an option.

Answer 8

Maybe try keeping her home and home schooling her for a while.