Your child needs to be given medicines called valproic acid and divalproex. This information sheet explains what valproic acid and divalproex does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when he
Learn about the medications that can treat bipolar disorder, including their side effects and how your child will be monitored while they take them.
Read about physical health difficulties that may arise in a child with epilepsy, and how to help. Physical health concerns can be discussed with a treatment team.
Your child needs to take the medicine called oxcarbazepine. This information sheet explains what oxcarbazepine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Find out about some of the treatments and coping mechanisms available for bipolar disorder, including medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.
Your child needs to take the medicine called perampanel. This information sheet explains what perampanel does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ASA (acetylsalicylic acid). This information sheet explains what ASA does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called rufinamide. This information sheet explains what rufinamide does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lamotrigine. This information sheet explains what lamotrigine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called phenobarbital. This information sheet explains what phenobarbital does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called chloral hydrate. This information sheet explains what chloral hydrate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when she takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called levocarnitine. This information sheet explains what levocarnitine does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about myoclonus, a movement disorder that can affect children.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ethosuximide for their seizures or fits. This information sheet explains what ethosuximide does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
Your child needs to take the medicine called phenytoin. This information sheet explains what phenytoin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called aripiprazole. This information sheet explains what aripiprazole does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called retinoic acid. This information sheet explains what retinoic acid does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
Your child needs to take a medicine called zoledronate. This information sheet explains what zoledronate does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.
GERD causes the backwards movement of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Learn how you can help your child manage GERD.
Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.
Your child needs to take the medicine called famotidine. This information sheet explains what famotidine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
