Posted by Sulpicia on April 3, 2001, at 19:44:19
In reply to Reactive Attachment Disorder/Bipolar, posted by Kathrynn on April 3, 2001, at 18:21:21
> Hi--
I can't help with the RAD but my daughter has bipolar II, and ADD/HD
and so was a candidate for stimulants.
The one thing I am certain of is that mood stabilization must come first, and
this can take a while, in terms of specific drug and getting up to a theraputic
dose. Depakote is a very effective mood stabilizer for many. If not, there are many
others to try.
I would ask about the ritalin tho. Without totally perfect mood stabilization of long
duration most pdocs don't use a stimulant when there is a suspicion of bipolar becuz
it can set off mania and cycling.
Stay in touch and push for an accurate diagnosis.
Best,
S.
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