Posted by 80srockmom on February 25, 2003, at 21:28:17
In reply to Re: Topamax Experiences?, posted by whitman on February 1, 2003, at 18:45:07
I'm reading a few of these posts and I know that we're discussing the effects of Topamax being used for depression or similar, but what in the world is this going to do for my 4-year-old. I'm really concerned. She's being treated of course, for epilepsy seizures. But, the doctors are certain that the side effects will not be of danger to her. She's only 4 years old and reading some of the things here with you who are on Topamax as adults are very - not horrifying - but concerning. I feel as if I should demand that she be taken off Topamax and put on something else. My thinking actually is that maybe I should try Topamax for my mild depression as I've been diagnosed clinically depressed. Very interesting stories to say the least. So, what's your opinion? Being on it, do you think it's a drug to be used on small children like my daughter of 4-years-old? Certainly I do not like her having the possibility of having side effects like rash, eye pressure, blurred vision, concentration difficulties, etc. This is concerning to me. I think I might have them start her on something else. There are not a lot of message boards which talk about children on Topamax. I found this one though and ... well, here I am. All opinions welcome. :-)
poster:80srockmom
thread:50878
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030224/msgs/203848.html