Posted by Staci on February 14, 2001, at 8:58:44
In reply to Re: WB and seizures » Staci, posted by Sulpicia on February 13, 2001, at 22:25:13
> 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.S.
> 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.
Thank you for your encouraging response, it's a morale booster to know that there are others out there who care. Good luck with your daughter, sounds like she's in the best of care. The strength that parents find in themselves in order to help their children really amazes me!
Staci
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