strattera and suicidal ideation

I also think it happens that kids with add/adhd can become depressed. Whether triggered by the med and suicidal ideation occurs or whether it is on its own. If your child is talking about death and dying in any type of serious way, this is considered a medical emergency. Whomever prescribed the strattera, I'd assume a psychiatrist, should be notified and then you go from there.

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Actual attempts of suicide as a result of INF. therapy are very rare,however "suicide ideation" thoughts are not that uncommon . If this occurs ...the recommendation is to be thouroughly evaluated by a mental health worker ..as the above posters have mentioned Good luck to you both..... Will http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/741378_3 Prevalece Suicide and suicide attempts during IFNα therapy remains a rare phenomenon. Fattovich et al.

twice a day, and have not had suicidal thoughts at all. And I feel that the drug has been helpful. However, your case is obviously different, and you should definitely discuss this with your doctor. From your last message, it sounds as if your meds are all over the place, and it's essential that you get a handle on them. Take care! I really hope that the SCS enables you to get away from a lot of the meds...

Also I realised that these days or weeks never lasted, it always ends and so when I dipped into the suicidal thoughts and feelings I tell myself it won't last and I ride the waves until it passes. I don't use any anti-d's, am allergic to them so I tend to take med's as and when I need to.

t seen before/ good luck here is the article Mcihelle Safety Information In some children and teens, Strattera increases the risk of suicidal thoughts. A combined analysis of 12 studies of Strattera showed that in children and teens this risk was 0.4% for those taking Strattera compared to none for those taking a sugar pill. A similar analysis in adults treated with Strattera did not reveal an increased risk of suicidal thoughts.

in trying to cope with the sometimes severe ups and downs. For some it could be suicidal ideation, others addictions or inappropriate relationships. I'm curious on thoughts if these coping mechanisms are learned from childhood experiences, are something else driven by our own internal method of trying to deal with this beast...or both? I'd also be curious on anyones experience in trying to change harmful coping skills.

HI molly I am on strattera and I have zero side effect. However, I have a friend who has been on strattera and had to stop it because of the itch. Tell your doctor asap.

The revised labels instruct clinicians not to prescribe tramadol to patients who are suicidal or addiction-prone, and to exercise caution in prescribing the medications to patients who use alcohol excessively, suffer from emotional disturbance or depression, or take tranquilizers or antidepressants.

I have intrusive thoughts a lot. It mostly used to be suicide, but I have other thoughts that are self harm and actually scare me more than the suicide thoughts. (At least with suicide thoughts I understand them, I've had them for so long.) Like you say, these thoughts are not ones I would act on and come randomly, sometimes repetitively. I've had them for at least 18 years or so and they dont' get worse.

Suicidal ideation has been reported in patients participating in clinical trials with antidepressants. The symptoms of aggressiveness, akathisia (psychomotor restlessness), agitation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, hostility, mania, hypomania, impulsivity, and panic attacks have been reported in adult and pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants for major depressive disorder as well as for other indications.

How old are you? You definitely need to communicate this to your doctor, never make changes to medication regimens yourself without talking to your doctor. Let us know how you're doing.

i started tapering him off and some most of these have calmed down at a quarter of the dose, strattera is a non stimulant and works like an antidepresant wellbutrin but is for kids too..frontline has a series on the medicated child on www . pbs. org, you should really check this out, it is scary!!! deals with kids being on physc meds...

I have been on treatment for about a year now. However the last few shots I have noticed my depression getting worse. Also when I close my eyes I imagine myself dying via suicide. It scared me enough that I obviously let my girl friend know and will talk to my doctor asap. But is this considered "suicidal ideation" I have two months left on treatment and just am getting tired of this. I want to enjoy life and I have been so I don't want this to complicate things.

It is important to know that mental disturbances, rage, and depression and suicidal ideation are some the more serious side effects of these meds and medical help must be sought. I am one of the people that suffered these side effects and thankfully a friend helped me get to the doc and get on the AD meds. I am so grateful to her as there is no way I would have made it through treatment without them and there is no way I would have been able to achieve SVR and live a Hep C free life either.

I have also ended up in the hospital for suicidal ideation, and that was helpful. Please reach out for help on the suicidal ideation part. As far as your addiction goes, don't give up hope. There's definitely hope.

I don't understand why I feel the way I do. I'm popular, good-looking, social girl and about to finish university. I've always had good grades. And I have a close social circle. However, I've had extreme suicide ideation growing up and, rather than going away, it's now getting to the point where I am constantly searching up ways to kill myself online. And I'm now at this point where I'm constantly thinking of hanging myself.

ok a little bit about me im 21 I have a 5 yr old son and am 15 weeks pregnant (different fathers) but have been with my current partner for 3 yrs and my son and him have adopted eachother as father and son... My partner and I have a great relationship we are best friends and have never had an arguement.. We have a beautiful house however money is tight which is quite suffocating....so my home life is quite complete....

I've been prescribed adderall for the past 4 years, I currently take 75mg per day. A couple months ago my Dr. started me on strattera in conjunction with my adderall. I have not noticed any improvement in my ability to concentrate or remain organized since starting the strattera, however my anxiety is gone and I am finally happy. A couple weeks ago my Dr. left and I was given a "temp" to take her place.

Caution is advised if propoxyphene is used with sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, antidepressants, and other CNS depressants, particularly in the elderly and in patients with a history of emotional disturbances, suicidal ideation, or alcohol and drug abuse. Dosage reductions may be appropriate. Patients should be monitored for potentially excessive or prolonged CNS and respiratory depression and other CNS adverse effects.

Hi, I'm new to this forum but I really need any sort of help I can get at this point so here I am. I'm 21, female, and have had Major Depressive Disorder since I was about 10 or 11 years old. I was on Lexapro for 5 years then hospitalized and then was on a variety of different anti-depressants for a few years until earlier this summer my newest psychiatrist decided to put me back on Lexapro 20mg as it is what is working for my mom.

but for now - - zanax must be tapered very slowly to get off of it - - strong risk of complications including seizures and suicidal ideation along with some completed suicides from attempting to quit cold turkey. The absolute best authority on benzo's would be at ------- benzo.org UK - Ashton Manual ------- You cant even learn too much about it at all....................And good luck to you!

Is it safe to take Adderal XR and Strattera at the same time? I only have a two week supply of Strattera remaining and I'm very much dreading going back to my old self. If it is safe to combine both medications, what should I say to my doctor?

Thank you. And, yes I'm on medication. But I literally just got out of the mental hospital for suicidal thoughts and am not exactly eager to go back. They've been really hesitant to put me on anything due to my age, so I'm just hoping something works. I'll definitely talk to my doctor.

Not fully true, i failed this morning for amphetamines after starting strattera a week ago and having clean drug tests before today.. After doing some digging i found theses http://www.hindawi.com/journals/crips/2013/381261/ http://www.ehealthme.

HI did you c/t off the xanex that would cause seizure it is extremely rare for any side effects coming off narcotics unless uoi have underlining health risks normally it will make you wish you where dead but rarely do we see problems it was probable the benzo that did it ....

Now I am really anxious and having anxiety attacks and thinking (I know this will sound weird) what if I become suicidal and get scared but I dont want to commit suicide or anything just the thought of me becoming suicidal is really scary.

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