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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 136638" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Dara, I have two kids who took Depakote for a while, not for seizures, but for mood stabilization. Depakote was particularly helpful in stopping my son's manic reaction to Zoloft. The only reason we switched to Lamictal (another anticonvulsant/mood stabilizer) is because my kids' symptoms lie on the depressive end of the mood disorder spectrum, and Lamictal works on depression.</p><p> </p><p>Depakote is one of the few psychotropic medications that has actually been tested on kids, and it is FDA approved for children over age 2. Like any medication, it has side effects, but as long as you make yourself aware of the warning signs and have Sammy's blood tested at regular intervals (as determined by the neuro) for Depakote level, liver function and thyroid, you are protecting Sammy. The fact that you did well on Depakote is one positive indicator of success for Sammy (genetics matter). Given his severe behavior issues and frequent seizures, I personally don't think you have any choice but to start Sammy on an anticonvulsant.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck. Let us know how it goes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 136638, member: 2423"] Dara, I have two kids who took Depakote for a while, not for seizures, but for mood stabilization. Depakote was particularly helpful in stopping my son's manic reaction to Zoloft. The only reason we switched to Lamictal (another anticonvulsant/mood stabilizer) is because my kids' symptoms lie on the depressive end of the mood disorder spectrum, and Lamictal works on depression. Depakote is one of the few psychotropic medications that has actually been tested on kids, and it is FDA approved for children over age 2. Like any medication, it has side effects, but as long as you make yourself aware of the warning signs and have Sammy's blood tested at regular intervals (as determined by the neuro) for Depakote level, liver function and thyroid, you are protecting Sammy. The fact that you did well on Depakote is one positive indicator of success for Sammy (genetics matter). Given his severe behavior issues and frequent seizures, I personally don't think you have any choice but to start Sammy on an anticonvulsant. Good luck. Let us know how it goes. [/QUOTE]
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