The Childhood Bipolar Disorder

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Chapter Six: Living With Meds

 

  • Will medicine alter who my child is as a person?

 

  • What if the first medication doesn’t work?

 

  • Will symptoms get worse after treatment?

 

  • Why is charting your child’s moods important?

 

  • How are blood tests beneficial?

 

  • What blood tests will need to be performed?

 

  • Do medications have long term effects?

 

  • Will medication cure my child?

 

  • How does metabolism affect medications?

 

  • Should my child have genetic testing to determine his metabolic rate?

 

  • What if my child still has residual symptoms even after treatment?

 

  • How does growth affect treatment?

 

  • Is my child ready to swallow pills?

 

  • How can I teach my child to swallow medication?

 

  • What if my child refuses to take medicine?

 

  • How do I explain the need for medicine to my child?

 

 

  • What will happen if the illness is left untreated?