Posted by Sulpicia on February 13, 2001, at 22:25:13
In reply to Re: WB and seizures, posted by Staci on February 13, 2001, at 20:54:28
Staci -- I too think that your kids are very lucky -- especially that you're right on top of how
important self-esteem is for kids.
This board has been wonderful for me. My daughter [15 y/o] has bipolar II and is on lamictal and wellbutrin.
If the lack of data on Wellbutrin gave you pause, lemme tell ya... You haven't sweated until
you've read the lamictal product info. But the bottom line was that my daughter had
crapped out on every other mood stabilizer. There are no guidelines for lamictal for kids either
and there are [very rare] side effects. But the drug worked and it gave her a chance to live.
Her other options were death or institutionalization. She DID get the bad side effect, but with
much research and soul-searching, we restarted her on it again. I too wish I could wait things out
or believe this was some teenage behavior problem. In fact her life was at risk from bipolar II.
I will also ask our pdoc for some references on Wellbutrin use in children. We see him on Saturday.
He is generally a walking bibliography!Good luck to you and your family.
S.
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