My son is 7 and just diagnosed with seperation anxiety. The doc is perscribing Zoloft. Not sure I want to put my child on medication. Would prefer to do therapy (CBT) first. I feel the dr is really pushing it as an easy fix. Please tell me your experience with your children.
Anyone used Zoloft for children with seperation anxiety disorder?
- Posted:
- 10 Oct 2010 by albtmmam
- Topics:
- zoloft, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder
Answers (1)
11 Oct 2010
Albtmmam,
That sounds kinda scary to me as well. Children on Zoloft can become susceptible to having suicidal thoughts. I'm not a doctor, but I do work at a psych facility and at a residential treatment facility for teens. I would suggest asking his prescriber if he/she would consider trying some other medication. Hope this helps.
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