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[quote=Anonymous]No way is Lithium a good option. That is a last resort option. Lamictal or Latuda maybe. My DD was on Lamictal. Started at 25mg and slowly increased to 150mg and honestly it didn’t really help her that much. But positives were no rash and no side effects.

We did a lot of SSRI and stimulants first too. SSRI were not good with side effects. Stimulants didn’t work so great and harsh comedowns.

We started year round birth control (no placebo week) for PMDD. This was a huge game changer as it regulated hormones all month, which helped her tremendously. Then we cleared all her meds and started Clonidine and it was a game changer. No side effects expect some drowsiness in the first week.

This is her current meds:

AM
Wellbutrin 150mg
Clonidine 0.05mg (half a pill)

PM (after activities, so usually 8pm) 
Clonidine 0.1mg 
BCP

Supplements that make a difference: 
Multi vit pill with high dose Vit B’s and D, Zinc and Iron 
Barleans high potency fish oil 
Magnesium threonate/glycinate

Now that she is much calmer, we will be starting a stimulant option in Aug to get ready for school. The Clonidine works on impulses and emotions. Now we want the stimulant to work on focus and stamina in school. Looking to start with Focalin. 
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