Posted by Sad Panda on April 2, 2004, at 1:55:09
In reply to Re: Effexor, Depakote Risperdal 12 yr old, posted by gr8red on March 31, 2004, at 10:27:54
> Panda~ He did have anxiety and manias (I didn't realize that was what it was) before taking Effexor.
> He was admitted last month to LLBMC and they put him on 37.5 of Effexor after the 3rd day.It was there that he was dx MDD with paranoid episodes.His pediatrician was the one that said MDD and BP were one and the same.I am under the impression that the combo he is on is for mood stabalizing and manic prevention.
> The Effexor (i think) has really helped his moods, I have seen a huge difference with his social interraction, especially with the family.He wants to join us for dinner,games, etc, now.Then again, I don't know if that is the Effexor, because he was put on so many medications within a short period of time.
> Let me just say that I have a new appreciation for what you all are going through, and you have no idea how much it means to me that I can come here and get support. Thank you so ver much.
>
>Effexor does that for me, it makes me want to interact with people rather than shut myself away & be a hermit. MDD & BP aren't the same things.
BP is BiPolar, MDD is also known as Unipolar Depression. BiPolar people go thur cycles, but it can be years before between mania events.If the meds are working, then thats good, but I would still question your doc about having him on Risperdal. Risperdal increases the hormone prolactin. Prolactin cause lactation in women & can cause men to grow breasts & lactate too. Gawd only knows what it does to a boys body that is approaching or in the middle of puberty. I think Zyperxa or Seroquel would be better choices.
Cheers,
Panda.
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