Posted by Bill L on February 14, 2001, at 7:44:03
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin for a 6 year old? - Info » Staci, posted by Cam W. on February 14, 2001, at 0:07:14
Staci - I think that you are doing the right thing to investigate studies such as the ones that Cam is sending. I have done a lot of reading over the years of Wellbutrin, Ritalin, and other psychotropic medications. Wellbutrin seems to be extremely safe. It generally has less side effects than Zoloft or Prozac and even these 2 drugs are safe as far as medications go.
Of course you don't want to use these drugs unless it's necessary, but it seems from your post that it is helping your daughter a lot. I think that you will find that the incidence of seizures is extremely low, and is really only a risk at high doses of Wellbutrin.
All in all, Wellbutrin is very safe. Based on what I have read in your posts, I think that there is absolutely no doubt at all that you should keep her on her medications!
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