with Dr. Nerissa Bauer
with Dr. Nerissa Bauer
For those of you who have seen my med fact sheets for ADHD and mood disorders, this is the third installment for the selective serotonin uptake inhibitors/SSRIs. Escitalopram is also known as commonly known as Lexapro (brand name). Escitalopram is used as a second line agent for pediatric depression and anxiety. It is NOT approved …
This is the second of my new handout series: Medications and Mood: Handouts for Patient Education. This time it is for Sertraline, another Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), that is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression. In case you missed it, my prior post on Fluoxetine explored SSRIs and the Black Box Warning, check …
Anxiety and depression is a common condition in childhood that often goes undiagnosed. It goes way more than just temporary feeling of “blahs” or the more common developmental fears of childhood. When children have these symptoms that interfere with their day to day activities and relationships or their sleep–it can be a signal for something …
In my clinic, I tend to see a lot of children for anxiety. They don’t come to me saying, “Dr. Bauer, I feel anxious or worried” rather they are being seen because they have mood swings and tantrums. Or they cannot sleep. They cannot separate from their parent. They may just clam up. Sometimes they …
After careful discussion with the child’s pediatrician about whether medication should be a part of the ADHD treatment plan, families and the pediatrician will need to decide what medication is best. The discussion should include a few key elements to help guide the decision: The age of the child Whether the child has tried any …
Ever have a child who complains about headaches or stomach aches on school days, feels sick on test days and may even cry or withdraw when faced with new situations or challenges? Or have a preschooler with tantrums and has mood swings? It might be anxiety. Unfortunately, it is not common for kids to tell …
