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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This sounds a bit like my DD. Wellbutrin and clonidine didn't work for her at all. Haven't tried Lamictal. Stimulants and buspar help a little. Even with similar symptoms, kids just have different biochemistry so there's inevitably an element of trial and error. Was bipolar ruled out? It's repeatedly been floated for my DD, but she is on the young side for a diagnosis so we're seeing how things go for the next couple of years. In any case, I think clonidine is definitely worth trying - I've heard many good experiences even though it wasn't helpful for us.[/quote]

Yes, bipolar was not mentioned but she is on the younger teen side. Normally her moods don’t fluctuate unless she is over excited about being impulsive or really upset about being told no to something (hence the ODD diagnosis)

Did the Clonidine just not affect them or did it just snow them too much? Her psychiatrist made it seem like she was going to start her taking this in the AM and not PM like most of her clients do. She has never had sleep issues, even while on stimulants [/quote]

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