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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Starting a new medication is not an irrevocable step in which your child becomes some sort of Walking Dead zombie never to be her former self.

If your child says to you "Mom, I don't like the way I've gained five pounds" or the two of you notice some other side effect or her doctor sees a rise in her cholesterol, you stop the medication.  Much in the same way you would your own medications.  But to deny her the possibility of feeling better because of your anxiety about side effects is in my opinion cruel and unreasonable.  She's 17 and about to leave for college.  At the very least, she should be consulted in this decision.[/quote]

Agree with this. I resisted putting my DD on mood stabilizers for months as her behavior deteriorated drastically and when we were left with really no choice other than inpatient, I agreed. It has made a tremendous difference. No side effects yet, we are closely monitoring and I am very hopeful we can stay on a low dose of this for as long as we need it.
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