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Mood stabilizers for kids with oppositional Defiance disorder

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Have any of you tried a mood stabilizer for your child with ADHD and oppositional Defiance disorder? His psychiatrist also thinks he may have a mood disorder. Let me know your thoughts and if you tried it please.

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My 11 year old is on Limictal and it has been helpful

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We use Risperdone although it does not control all the ODD behavior. But at least he is not putting holes in walls.

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