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ADHD meds and seizures
Sat, 09/16/2006 - 07:35Topic: Medication Issues
Hi,
Have you seen the new report on ADHD drug warning and increase in seizures? I happened to do a search because my daughter had been on Strattera around the time she had her first noticeable seizure. A Brittish report came out in Feb. 2006, stating there has been a link with Strattera and an increase in seizure activity. So, I dug deeper. In August 2006, the FDA approved to add seizures as a side affect to all ADHD drugs. They recommend that if you have a history of seizures, or uncontrolled seizures, that these drug be used in caution.
After seeing my daughter's seizure, I realized she had had them before. The others were before taking Strattera, but she had a really large one and the frequency has increased after Strattera. I don't know if that is what definately caused the increase, but it sure is interesting.
Lori
Comments
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ADHD meds and seizures
Submitted by cbrownwesandsons on Mon, 2007-02-26 - 17:04
Lori,
That's wonderful! I guess it was a blessing to find out what the real problem was.
Hope all continues to improve for your daughter.
Cheryl
Re: Re: Re: Re: ADHD meds and seizures
Submitted by jmccand on Mon, 2007-02-26 - 08:37
Cheryl, At the time we were talking about mixing the medications. I really think absence seizures have been her problem all along, and not ADD anyway. Her school work is improving now since put on AEDs. Lori