Posted by kiddoc on March 7, 2001, at 2:12:52
In reply to Concerta?? and Paxil for Kids, posted by shana s on January 24, 2001, at 14:33:20
> I need advise. I have a daughter age 9 diagnosed (quickly)
> as bi-polar.If she was diagnosed quickly, I would recommend getting a second opinion. Such a diagnosis should be done by a qualified person, and carefully. Some people in the child psychiatric community overdiagnose bipolar disorder. This diagnosis is quite difficult to make in kids of this age.
I have a 6 yr old diagnosed ADHD. Both were put
> on Concerta. I have watched my 6 yr old fall from happy
> to sad and depressed in a matter of 2 wks since she started
> the med. My 9 yr old is also on the road to an ulser and is living on
> Mylanta.Depression is one of the possible side effects of stimulant medications. Because an individual gets this side effect from one drug in this class of medications doesn't necessarily mean that they will get the same side effect from another drug in the same class. Rather than prescribe paxil, consideration should be given to switching stimulants medications.
I contacted the p-doc, he prescribed 10mg of Paxil for each
> child.It sounds like he didn't see or speak to the children before prescribing the paxil. Is that correct. If so, that is a red flag. Furthermore, prescribing paxil (an anti-depressant) to a person with bipolar disorder may worsen a manic episode, ie make that individual worse off than before
Has anyone out there dealt with Concerta before? Also,
> I have not filled the Paxil, as I see only info regarding it's
> use in over 65. Any info, or input is extremely appreciated.Concerta is a good medication. Paxil is fine for children, if they need it. Please go back to the basics. That is, give a second look at the diagnosis. A second opinion is perhaps a good idea. kiddoc
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