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[quote=Anonymous]I have an autistic 13 yo who is in waaayyy too many rx - including antipsychotics, SSRIs, and stimulants. Whenever we try to reduce the meds, the child gets suicidal, so I will allow that they need some of them, but likely not all of what they’re on. And the side effects are substantial, including marked fatigue and incredible weight gain. How to go about untangling all the meds? And do it safely? And reduce side effects? Has anyone done this? Did you have to put the kid in an inpatient program for their safety while you did so? I’d love to hear from someone that we don’t have to keep it all up forever. If someone told me that there was a way out - even if it’s years from now, I’d be so relieved. After 4 years on a med journey I don’t know anymore wha tia my child’s disability and what’s a side effect from a medication. [/quote]
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