| MEDICATIONS |
| Which medications has your child been prescribed? What effects did they have on your child? |
| No. of parents who posted: 6 |
| Anti-manic/Anti-convulsants Medications |
| BRAND NAME |
GENERIC NAME |
POSITIVE |
NEGATIVE |
COMMENTS |
| Cibalith-S |
(lithium citrate) |
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| Depakote |
(valproic acid, divalproex sodium) |
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| Eskalith |
(lithium carbonate) |
1 |
helped a lot in coordination with Abilify and Seroquel. Need to take with food and stay hydrated. Some tremor in hands. Must monitor levels closely with blood tests. |
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| Lamictal |
(lamotrigine) |
1 |
WONDERFUL with Abilify |
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| Lithane |
(lithium carbonate) |
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| Lithobid |
(lithium carbonate) |
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| Neurontin |
(gabapentin) |
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| Tegretol |
(carbamazepine) |
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| Trileptil |
(Oxcarbazepine) |
1 |
Made more agitated. |
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| Topamax |
(topiramate) |
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| TOTALS |
2 |
1 |
| Anti-psychotic Medications |
| BRAND NAME |
GENERIC NAME |
POSITIVE |
NEGATIVE |
COMMENTS |
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| Abilify |
(aripiprazole) |
3 |
FDA Warning Still had some irritability-WONDERFUL with Lamictal Lower dose helped (10mg) but when went above this dose it made things worse |
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| Clozaril |
(clozapine) |
FDA Warning |
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| Geodon |
(ziprasidone) |
FDA Warning |
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| Haldol |
(haloperidol) |
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| Lidone |
(molindone) |
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| Loxitane |
(loxapine) |
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| Mellaril |
(thioridazine) |
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| Moban |
(molindone) |
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| Navane |
(thiothixene) |
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| Permitil |
(fluphenazine) |
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| Prolixin |
(fluphenazine) |
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| Risperdal |
(risperidone) |
1 |
FDA Warning |
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| Serentil |
(mesoridazine) |
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| Seroquel |
(quetiapine) |
1 |
FDA Warning Helps to stabilize mood in combination with Eskalith and Abilify. First 3-4 days experienced upset stomach when taking and then this went away. |
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| Stelazine |
(trifluoperazine) |
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| Taractan |
(chlorprothixene) |
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| Thorazine |
(chlorpromazine) |
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| Trilafon |
(perphenazine) |
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| Vesprin |
(trifluopromazine) |
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| Zyprexa |
(olanzapine) |
FDA Warning |
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| TOTALS |
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| Anti-depressant Medications |
| BRAND NAME |
GENERIC NAME |
POSITIVE |
NEGATIVE |
COMMENTS |
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| Adapin |
doxepin |
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| Anafranil |
clomipramine |
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| Asendin |
amoxapine |
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| Aventyl |
nortriptyline |
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| Celexa (SSRI) |
citalopram |
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| Desyrel |
trazodone |
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Interfered with mood stabilization efforts |
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| Effexor |
venlafaxine |
FDA Warning |
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| Elavil |
amitriptyline |
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| Lexapro (SSRI) |
escitalopram |
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| Ludiomil |
maprotiline |
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| Luvox (SSRI) |
fluvoxamine |
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| Marplan (MAOI) |
isocarboxazid |
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| Nardil (MAOI) |
phenelzine |
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| Norpramin |
desipramine |
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| Pamelor |
nortriptyline |
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| Parnate (MAOI) |
tranylcypromine |
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| Paxil (SSRI) |
paroxetine |
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FDA Warning Cause A LOT of irritability |
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| Pertofrane |
desipramine |
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| Prozac (SSRI) |
fluoxetine |
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| Remeron |
mirtazapine |
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| Serzone |
nefazodone |
FDA Warning |
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| Sinequan |
doxepin |
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| Surmontil |
trimipramine |
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| Tenex |
guanfacine |
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Increased depression |
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| Tofranil |
imipramine |
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| Vivactil |
protriptyline |
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| Wellbutrin |
bupropion |
FDA Warning |
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| Zoloft (SSRI) |
sertraline |
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Psychotic episode about 1 week after |
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| TOTALS |
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| Stimulant Medications |
| BRAND NAME |
GENERIC NAME |
POSITIVE |
NEGATIVE |
COMMENTS |
| Adderall (XR) |
Amphetimine |
1 |
Increased irritability Sudden Deaths in Children Read Warning |
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| Concerta |
(Methylphenidate HCI) |
1 |
Interfered with stabilization efforts |
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| Strattera |
1 |
Major Psychotic episode afterwards |
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| TOTALS |
3 |
| This is for informational purposes only. This area offers parents the opportunity to tell other parents what has worked or not worked for their child. Of course, each child is different. Therefore, you should always discuss treatment options with a trained physician who knows your child and their diagnosis. DO NOT use this information for medicinal purposes. Thank you. |
