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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Stress

hi,my 8 year old son who is termed autistic is also on synthroid. he also has adhd. his doc put him on Strattera which was working well as per his concentration at school and anywhere else goes but his anxiety and stress level were the same(high).doc started him on Prozac two weeks back.he became more extrovert ,anxiety was gone ,started focusing and listening less became a bit more mischieveous.today he had somekind of dizzinees attack at school.his heartbeat was very fast .had to call an ambulance and was admitted to emergency.its a sideeffect of prozak which causes dizziness is wats my feeling is. Strattera is good for his concentration and calmness but doesn t work on him as stress and anxiety is concerened.Any suggestions??Strattera and any other anxiety and stress relieving drug combination??anything??plz help
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Thanks for asking this question.

The fact is that Strattera (Atomoxetine) was prescribed for your son's ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder). You state that your son is also taking Synthroid (Levothyroxine), which a replacement for a natural hormone (chemical) that occurs in the body.

I will directly answer you question by saying that Prozac (Flouxetine) when given with Strattera, causes problems in blood pressure and heart rate. This is dependent on the exact dose of Prozac that is given and your son's weight. If you would wish to continue Prozac therapy, then you would definitely have to go to a Doctor who would precisely calculate the right dose of Prozac for your son.

There is a remote possibility that the Synthroid medication is causing the anxiety response in your son.

All your son needs is a dosage adjustment. Kindly seek a child psychiatrist.
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Stress

Thanks for asking this question. The fact is that Strattera (Atomoxetine) was prescribed for your son s ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder). You state that your son is also taking Synthroid (Levothyroxine), which a replacement for a natural hormone (chemical) that occurs in the body. I will directly answer you question by saying that Prozac (Flouxetine) when given with Strattera, causes problems in blood pressure and heart rate. This is dependent on the exact dose of Prozac that is given and your son s weight. If you would wish to continue Prozac therapy, then you would definitely have to go to a Doctor who would precisely calculate the right dose of Prozac for your son. There is a remote possibility that the Synthroid medication is causing the anxiety response in your son. All your son needs is a dosage adjustment. Kindly seek a child psychiatrist.