I have a 10 yo daughter with PDA autism (and ADHD) who decided to refuse her medication in early January. We have noticed a big difference from when she took them so we really want her to get back on them, but nothing we have tried works. Anyone with some experience they want to share? We are grasping for straws at this point. Help

  • RobotToaster@mander.xyzEnglish
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    9 months ago

    Do you know if it’s potentially because of a side effect? What medication if you don’t mind if I ask?

    I’ve been on SSRIs before and although they made me seem outwardly calm they made me feel pretty rubbish inside.

    • spainball@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      9 months ago

      I dont mind, not sure how global the names are though. It’s Intuniv and Strattera (Atomoxetin). We never noticed any side effects from these. The medication has been changed a lot to find one that works without any unrealistic side effects, some of the others had side effects related to hunger (or lack thereof) mostly. I think she is usually pretty good at describing how she feels, she says she feels the same on the inside (pretty rubbish as you described it, but at least not worst from the meds) but can acknowledge that it help with anger and irritation