Posted by Diane J. on April 7, 2001, at 21:52:24
My 10-year-old daughter takes Paxil, and it has helped her a great deal. She has a psychiatrist whom she sees every two months for "medication management." This doctor was not the one who originally prescribed the Paxil, but when my daughter's first psychiatrist relocated to another area of the state we began seeing this doctor.
What I was wondering is how often should my daughter see the psychiatrist? I have an uneasy feeling that Dr. R isn't really paying that much attention to her even when we do go in to see him. I realize Dr. R can only go on what we tell him. but still, he doesn't offer much support.
Dr. R sees children, adolescents, and adults in his practice. Is it different when you go to a pediatric psychiatrist? My daughter recently had her well check-up at her pediatrician's office and I asked if he could prescribe the Paxil, but he said no, because the pediatric group does not prescribe that drug.
I know that Paxil has not been approved by the FDA for children, even though it is often prescribed. It has helped my child immensely. But knowing this, I would like her psychiatrist to be giving her attention. Can someone tell me what is the appropriate amount of involvement between a psychiatrist and a young patient? Should my daughter have more than a 15-minute appointment every two months? Thank you in advance.
poster:Diane J.
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