Posted by interject79 on February 25, 2004, at 21:44:39
In reply to HELP! MY SON IS USING PHENYTOIN FOR OTHER PUPOSES, posted by xanthophill on February 24, 2004, at 0:10:00
Your son is likely trying to self-medicate for a number of potential problems: ADHD, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder are possible, among others. I had similar traits due to untreated ADHD and anxiety. And I was very defensive if questioned about any of my alternative choices for treatment. Get with the family physician and see what's going on, but be cautious about accepting "he's depressed, so how about an SSRI trial?"
Phenytoin isn't that good for much as I understand, and I suspect its about as good as placebo for the things you mentioned.
Best wishes,
interject
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