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Suggest Treatment For Mental Health Problem

Hello....my son is currently taking 800 mg of Tegretol daily to treat his seizure disorder. He also has symptoms of ODD and ADHD (no diagnosis). My husband and I have discussed various medications to help withi his cognition, implusivenss and comprehension. Our doctor recently gave us samples of Intuniv. What should I be conncered about? What s your opinion of this drug?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The details you gave here is not enough to provide a proper diagnosis. You have mentioned seizure disorder, OCD, ADD (no diagnosis). I request you to consult a clinical psychologist who shall be able to make your son undergo psychometric tests to diagnose these problems. Once diagnosed, medicine as well as psychotherapy should be started. You should work with your psychiatrist / psychologist for better result.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Mental Health Problem

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The details you gave here is not enough to provide a proper diagnosis. You have mentioned seizure disorder, OCD, ADD (no diagnosis). I request you to consult a clinical psychologist who shall be able to make your son undergo psychometric tests to diagnose these problems. Once diagnosed, medicine as well as psychotherapy should be started. You should work with your psychiatrist / psychologist for better result. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.