Stella63 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Hi, Just got back from a private psychiatrist with AJ who is suggesting Depakote to manage his anger. AJ is 15 and always had huge problems with anger management. He has had so many exclusions from school due to bad behaviour and at the end of last term point blank refused to go to school for 2 weeks, he really hates it but apart from home educating (which is not an option for me) there are very few other choices. We have tried all the NHS facilities, CAHMS, etc and nothing seems to work hence the private route. I don't like medication but I have seen how Prozac helps OJ with his anxiety and OCD and countless other kids I have worked with so feel that if it helps him to achieve then why not. If anyone has any knowledge or experience of this I would really appreciate some info. Thank you Stella x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aro Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Depakote is the American (and European) name for sodium valporate/valporic acid, my daughter takes it (Epilim) for epilepsy, I didn't realise it was used for behaviour (till I googled it) and am surprised as, if you read the epilepsy forums, most parents complain about behaviour deteriorating more than improving on it. My dd also takes Carbamazapine (Tegretol) which is an anti-epileptic and a mood stabiliser (used in bipolar) and that has been much more beneficial on her seizures and her behaviour. Hope that helps and good luck, A x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kazzen161 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 My son took tegretol for two years - to help even out his mood swings - it did help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella63 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Hi Thanks guys for the info - will do some more research on the internet before our next appointment. Stella x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
