Does anyone have a idea, if there is a medicine that a child or teen could
use for anxiety that can be made a liquid.

I have a new case that we are looking for such a medicine. And no I
or parents aren't suggesting anything.
In Indiana its very hard to find a psychiatrist that can take a child.

So just doing some research to try and help with ideas.

Donna

How old is/are the child(ren)? Is there a small child and also a teen?

What type of treatment is needed? Occasional use, or daily? If daily, for how long a period?

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Assuming 6 years or older, for now (teen is fine):

Chamomile is a fairly benign herb that is safe for children. A cup of chamomile tea, brewed a full 5 minutes, can be enough. *caution: this herb is a member of daisy family -- unsuitable if the child is allergic to daisies or similar flowers.

Lemon Balm (melissa) is another relaxing and benign one. Again the herbal tea. Brew for 8-10 mins. Check the labeling as some "lemon balm" teas contain hardly any lemon balm and mostly lemon verbena, for flavoring.

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Other, stronger herbs are valerian, passiflora, and kava. Please do not give these to a child without expert guidance, i.e., from an MD with specialization in herbal medicine. These herbs/drugs have pronounced activity on the brain that is similar to a benzo. Passiflora has also been implicated in opioid pathways. Most regular doctors will not be aware of the mechanics of these herbs.
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In Europe all anxiolytics are available in liquid drops. Some countries also have elixirs. I'm not aware of any such formulation in the US I'm afraid, but you could ask your pharmacist.

Many benzo's do come in orosoluble wafer formulations, in the US. Also if you got something in a capsule you could open it and stir the powder into a small bit of juice.

But wouldn't it be better to get a doctor involved here, if the problem is bad enough to need meds? There might be other, more suitable solutions.

waves

Yep Waves

And they will be getting the doctor involved. Just as soon as they find
a psychiatrist that can take him. He is 7th grade, so wasn't sure of
age exactly.

I was just wondering.
But not prescribing or anything.

Donna

Donna,

If the child is 12 or 13, the parents might have to go a larger city where they can find a medical school.
There, they could find a pediatric or adolescent psychiatrist or neurologist.
Prescription medications do come in liquid form. Often they are expensive.

Mari

not sure about this but I think there is a liquid benadryl that could be given in small doses for some calming effect.
bizi

Yes. Liquid benadryl does exist over the counter.
I think it has some flavoring it it (bubble gum?).

Mari

Be careful with Benadryl, or any sedating antihistamine for that matter.

Some people experience paradoxical agitation.

That particular side effect is more likely in children.

EXACTLY.

That is what it does to me.



M

Thanks, I agree about the bigger cities. For some reason this
mom is not wanting to do that.

I believe she isn't able to drive that far. So it would take dad
taking some time off.

I already suggested going to Riley because it has a great program.

Donna