Posted by Enigma on March 23, 2009, at 8:58:04
In reply to Re: my son died of a topamax overdose due to perscript, posted by melinda simon on February 18, 2005, at 22:42:45
> I am doing well. As well as i can do just getting facts and research gathered for the lawyers. I am learning alot about this disease and treatment. I dont see a councelor but i am so igrosed in making this pediatric neurologist pay for the murder of my son. I just hope that there is some one person out there that sees this and keeps this from happening to there child. I just want the world to know this med. will kill an infant or toddler at these doses and if your child is on that much topamax you need to see someone else as soon as possible. Get a second and third oppinion if you have to and dont trust someones word that who you see is the best. It may not be true. I hope that one day i can help others to earn more about there disease and there treatment to give them the best care. 83% of epileptics do not get addiquit care. I find that to be a shame.
I am so sorry for your loss. My youngest is 3. No drugs, thank god.
From what I understand Topamax, first and formost is for the treatment of Migraines? I'm sure someone can back me up here. I believe there's a www.topamax.com site as well with a good deal of information on the drug and it's side effects.Now, I'm 40, and I'm on the drug for it's side-effects. I've taken it before for the same reason. To lose the weight gained from other meds. First zyprexa 40 pounds gained, next Seroquel, 50 pounds gained. I started at 200mg. I cannot imagine anyone prescribing such a high dose for a 2 year old!!!
I know it won't bring your son back, but I'm an eye for and eye type, and I would tear this "doctors" career limb from limb and make as much money in a settlement as possible to use however you see fit.
Personally, I wish I could take on 2 different pharmaceutical companies but I wouldn't stand a chance. I think you would.
Again, I'm sorry for your loss.
At least he doesn't have to suffer anymore.
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