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Caring for a depressed teenager
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Mar 8, 2019 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
@hlvslp72 - Hi and I feel for you so much. We have experienced anxiety, depression and panic disorder with my Grandson. My suggestion if you have not already done so is to get him genetically tested for his psychotropic medications ASAP. We just found out recently per that test that the medication my Grandson was on was not right for him. He has weaned off it and just last week started one on the list of approved meds for him. It has to do with how the liver metabolizes the drug. To me the number one most important thing is to be on the correct med(s). It was done through CAMH in Toronto. It is a saliva test and cost nothing -the results were sent to his doctor. I think this is done in other places-just Google Genetic Testing for Psychotropic Medications.
Good luck and best wishes
Ainsleigh
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Thank you for your response. I have been looking into genetic testing but am new to the process. I know other parents who have done this testing to determine the best ADHD medication for their kids. I know this is the right option for my son, as we seem to have a difficult time finding just the right medication for both his anxiety and depression.
It is great to hear that others have done this and it has been a helpful in finding the right medication.
Thanks so much