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Suggest An Alternative Medicine For Autistic In Place Of Cymbalta And Amitriptyline

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Posted on Thu, 25 Feb 2016
Question: My son is 24 and autistic. He takes cymbalta[60mg] and[amitriptyline150mg] . He complains about taking meds. Is there a better treatment plan?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
That's the best plan

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
The current medicines you.Have been.giving are widely recommended and can.be continued.
No need to change unless your doctor feels so or he develops any side effects.
You should motivate him to take meds.
He should show improvement gradually.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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Suggest An Alternative Medicine For Autistic In Place Of Cymbalta And Amitriptyline

Brief Answer: That's the best plan Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. The current medicines you.Have been.giving are widely recommended and can.be continued. No need to change unless your doctor feels so or he develops any side effects. You should motivate him to take meds. He should show improvement gradually. Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery. Regards Dr Arun