Posted by Cam W. on February 13, 2001, at 16:48:26
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin for a 6 year old? Not FDA approved?, posted by JackD on February 13, 2001, at 16:07:03
Jack - Since we are not clinicians and do not know the full medical history of the child, using Wellbutrin may be one of the safer alternatives. Psychiatrists do not give medications to children who do not need them. Medications do sometimes need to be used so that a child's brain is able to develop in a more "normal" way.
The mother, in this case Staci, should not be made to feel as if she is harming her child. I am sure that the psychiatrist has weighed the options available and has decided to use a medication in which the potential benefits vastly outweigh the potential risks of treatment.
Staci needs support, not "what ifs". The current literature shows that Wellbutrin is a safer drug in the treatment of ADD & ADHD than many others. Unfortunately, sometimes hopes and comfort are not enough. Sometimes psychopharmaceuticals are needed and in this case a trained psychiatrist, in his/her professional opinion, has decided (and I am sure, not lightly) that medication is needed.
To Staci - Talk to your child's doc about this again and tell him your apprehensions. I'm sure he/she will be able to help alleviate your fears.
Sincerely - Cam
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