Medications and Psychotherapy
A place for parents to discuss medications and therapeutic treatments used for pediatric bipolar disorder and related, coexisting neurobiological conditions.
The Balanced Mind Foundation encourages parents to report any serious adverse events (such as severe worsening of symptoms, seizures, mania or depression resulting in hospitalization) associated in time with a child's taking a prescription or over-the-counter medication, or a nutritional supplement, to the FDA Medwatch program. You don't have to name the doctor, or know for sure that the adverse event was caused by the medication or supplement. The FDA looks for patterns in the reports to determine if additional studies or labeling are needed.
If a medication error (such as the wrong drug or dose) occurs as a result of pharmacy error, please notify your State Board of Pharmacy.
CAUTION: Response to medications is highly individual and varies a great deal between children. DO NOT START, STOP, OR CHANGE THE DOSE OF YOUR (OR YOUR CHILD'S) MEDICATION WITHOUT CONSULTING A DOCTOR WHO KNOWS YOUR CHILD.
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Haldol | 2 | 1 day 6 hours ago by carolynad | 12 hours 5 min ago by carolynad |
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Any experience withdrawals from Abilify and/or akathisia | 8 | 1 year 27 weeks ago by ddparker7 | 1 day 5 hours ago by Brenda H |
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What can Zyprexa be replaced with | 8 | 2 days 9 hours ago by carolynad | 1 day 5 hours ago by Brenda H |
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Abilify, Lamictal and learning problems | 7 | 1 week 2 days ago by kvanderhoef | 1 day 5 hours ago by Brenda H |
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Intuniv vs Tenex | 11 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by Seekingsunshine76 | 1 day 5 hours ago by Brenda H |
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Geodon | 4 | 5 days 3 hours ago by Paoladlm | 1 day 9 hours ago by Paoladlm |
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Help- Daughter Being Treated for ADHD not BP | 5 | 4 days 9 hours ago by lillismom2006 | 3 days 7 hours ago by bdk |
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Bipolar and ADHD-- To use stimulant vs. non-stimulant for the ADHD (short post) | 4 | 33 weeks 5 days ago by OneisEnough | 3 days 12 hours ago by Brenda H |
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Neurontin? | 3 | 2 weeks 6 days ago by pilgrim | 3 days 12 hours ago by Brenda H |
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What to do when nothing helps? | 10 | 2 weeks 5 hours ago by pilgrim | 4 days 12 hours ago by naominjw |
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Okay to take Abilify and Seroquel together? | 1 | 6 days 22 hours ago by RZSmom | 5 days 11 hours ago by Brenda H |
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Risperdone instead of Abilify | 15 | 2 weeks 2 days ago by tcali | 5 days 11 hours ago by Brenda H |
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Help with Psychosis Meds? | 6 | 2 weeks 11 hours ago by Kathy Craig | 1 week 4 hours ago by Kathy Craig |
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Have you seen a difference in meds if they’re from different manufacturers? | 4 | 1 week 2 days ago by Mama Bear | 1 week 2 days ago by Mama Bear |
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therapist suggestions for Monmouth or Ocean County NJ | 1 | 3 weeks 9 hours ago by calowden | 1 week 2 days ago by morganthegreen |
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Topamax | 2 | 1 week 2 days ago by carolynad | 1 week 2 days ago by Brenda H |
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mood stabilizers to try | 5 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by jackie | 1 week 4 days ago by Brenda H |
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Benzodiazepines as daily treatment and not PRN for Bipolar and anxiety | 5 | 2 weeks 5 days ago by calowden | 1 week 4 days ago by Brenda H |
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Tenex anyone???? | 13 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by tcali | 1 week 5 days ago by 3kids2dogs1cat |
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anyone use natural appetite suppressants with success? | 3 | 1 week 6 days ago by jackie | 1 week 5 days ago by naominjw |
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As-Needed Meds | 12 | 3 weeks 5 days ago by pilgrim | 2 weeks 11 hours ago by Kathy Craig |
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Treating pediatric bipolar without medications? | 3 | 2 weeks 3 days ago by Maevelin | 2 weeks 1 day ago by naominjw |
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Antidepressants | 2 | 2 weeks 2 days ago by shell3 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by naominjw |
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Paranoia and Fears at Bed Time | 5 | 2 weeks 5 days ago by carolynad | 2 weeks 2 days ago by naominjw |
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Any kids on Risperdal and Abilify? | 17 | 1 year 2 weeks ago by 3kids2dogs1cat | 2 weeks 3 days ago by tcali |
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Can Stiumlants cause Paranoia? | 4 | 3 weeks 5 days ago by carolynad | 2 weeks 5 days ago by sharonabdella |
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How long before invega addresses mania? | 2 | 2 weeks 5 days ago by pilgrim | 2 weeks 5 days ago by cobbfmly |
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How do you treat panic attacks? | 7 | 3 weeks 2 days ago by pilgrim | 3 weeks 10 hours ago by sarahsmith |
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Invega worsening mania and insomnia? | 2 | 3 weeks 2 days ago by pilgrim | 3 weeks 12 hours ago by pilgrim |
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valporic acid levels for Depakote puzzle | 4 | 1 year 5 weeks ago by AnnMN | 3 weeks 1 day ago by Brenda H |
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Manic Agitation | 0 | 3 weeks 1 day ago by pilgrim | n/a |
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What to do? | 10 | 5 weeks 1 hour ago by Mama | 3 weeks 2 days ago by Marythemom |
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Trileptal (?) | 3 | 3 weeks 5 days ago by Mama | 3 weeks 2 days ago by Marythemom |
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Looking for Sucess Stories- Info on Risperdal | 11 | 18 weeks 1 day ago by kimberlysfox | 3 weeks 2 days ago by roseangel |
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Hot flashes and twitching muscles | 2 | 4 weeks 2 days ago by pilgrim | 3 weeks 2 days ago by pearl7000 |
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Off SSRIs--how long to see a difference? | 1 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by pearl7000 | 3 weeks 3 days ago by Brenda H |
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9 year old ??? Bipolar NOS | 2 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by shell3 | 3 weeks 3 days ago by shell3 |
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Lamictal Crash in pm | 3 | 4 weeks 14 hours ago by juliesat | 3 weeks 4 days ago by juliesat |
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Lamictal | 19 | 42 weeks 1 day ago by my3sons3 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by Roller coaster |
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Seroquel and anger | 5 | 4 weeks 6 days ago by crbossha | 4 weeks 3 hours ago by asdiesel13 |
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Lithium for Insomnia? | 4 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by pilgrim | 4 weeks 5 hours ago by pilgrim |
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Can Invega replace Risperdal? | 2 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by pilgrim | 4 weeks 2 days ago by Brenda H |
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Zyprexa How to Wean off | 1 | 4 weeks 3 days ago by carolynad | 4 weeks 2 days ago by naominjw |
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Antidepressant for Manic Raging | 4 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by pilgrim | 4 weeks 3 days ago by dad-wi |
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lexapro withdrawal | 2 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by jackie | 4 weeks 4 days ago by naominjw |
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Nausea and just "not feeling well." | 4 | 5 weeks 5 hours ago by pearl7000 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by pearl7000 |
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Saphris or Celexa causing worsening anger | 3 | 5 weeks 2 days ago by pilgrim | 4 weeks 6 days ago by Brenda H |
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Bipolar child WON'T sleep -meds? | 4 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by morganthegreen | 4 weeks 6 days ago by naominjw |
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Abilify causing tics, doc suggests Strattera. Please help!! | 10 | 6 weeks 6 days ago by crbossha | 4 weeks 6 days ago by naominjw |
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Help - need advice on medications that help depression/negativity | 5 | 20 weeks 4 days ago by Crecory | 5 weeks 2 days ago by naominjw |