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A member asked:
Hi! can we possibly look at replacing clonidine with melatonin? my son takes lexapro (escitalopram) due to anxiety and is on the autism spectrum...
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Work with doctor: Clonidine and Melatonin are very different drugs, not interchangeable. You need to speak to his doctor about your specific concerns. The doctor may be giving him a particular regiment for a particular reason. Do not play with the medications without involving the supervising doctor.
Answered 6/24/2015
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