[manderine]

My 6 yr old niece is on of the med.s listed above; She supposedly has PDD Autism, Bi-polar disorder, and maybe Skitzo. My problems are that she weighs over 100lbs, she has my mother raising her and my mother sees her as a paycheck (she get SSI for her) and the doctor is friends with my mother and does anything she asks. My niece has some problems with temper and has night terrors, but my mother lets her get away with the temper tantrums and does not act like a parent to her, my husband and I watched her a few times and all my husband did was put his foot down by saying no in a stern voice and she was fine. Does anyone know of any problems with combining all of this medication or what can be done about it? I think the occasional night terrors are due to my niece witnessing ever since she was a baby my brother flipping out and threatening our mother and breaking things and my mom giving in. My niece even stated once that is why she acts out because "daddy does it and nothing happens to him." There have also been allegations that her mother's (get visitations) husband and my mother's boyfriend molested her, but there were never any findings. What can I do?

[Robert_325]

If you go to the top of this page by the search box you will see where it says "drug interactions checker." It's right above the drug search button on the right side of the page. You can enter the medications there and check the combined interactions. You can also type each individual drug into the search box and check what it says about prescribing these medications to a child that young.

I just ran a drug interaction checker and there are some moderate potential interactions. But I did not check the medications individually for effects on a young child. What is suggested is often different for children than for adults obviously.

I personally can't advise you about the legal aspects of possible fraud charges regarding the disability checks or the child abuse/molestation allegations. That is too scary for me. If I was convinced that something was going on for sure then I would seek legal counsel for the sake of the child. You will have to make that determination. Good luck and God bless.

[hopeandstrength]

6 years old and on all of those meds?

Do they have her seeing a therapist yet?(I'm not asking sarcastically-but in sincerity) That's an extra person that could add some balance and wisdom to the situation - who has more authority to do something about it.

Speaking from the heart (and Lord willing), if you fear the child is in danger then it is your duty to seek help in some way.

[manderine]

I've tried talking to my mother, but it does nothing. She finds no fault in what she's doing. I'm not sure any sexual abuse is going on, but the police were already involved and nothing was found. My niece is seeing a therapist weekly, but it is another one of my mother's friends, so any true outcome would be tainted towards my mother's advantage. My mother works with a DV shelter, so she knows many cops and therapists in this area. My niece has been in an institution twice in the past two years and what I don't understand is that they said they were going to ween her off the medicine then truly evaluate her, but they never did, they just kept her on the medicine to evaluate her. My husband and I are not able to take her because we have two children under the age of 4 and it would be too hard for us to take her and have her take the time to get used to new surroundings. It is sad to say but she needs more than just a regular home, she needs something more because she requires help from real professionals before it is too late, which it may be too late already. I think my mother is trying to make her like she did my brother, very fat, not dumb, but lazy. My brother recently tricked the SSI board into thinking he cannot work due to mental problems and is going to get SSI. I've tried reporting this to the government, but nothing has been done. My mother just sees my brother and my niece as a paycheck and the state keeps paying and the doctors keep prescribing.

[learning_to_be_free]

try to involve childrens services voice ALL your concerns, dont come off ANGRY with the people careing for her they may think you are doing it out of revenge. Tell them you are just very concerned. Ask for a child advocate as an inpartial party. A child advocate can lead you in the right direction to get legal help thats not involved with your mother. Call 211 if you have it in your area see if there are any other additional services available. Contact the childs school, voice your concerns & ask the school nurse and school counslor their opinions on the situation. If they cant tell you at least they will know your concerns. Just keep at it until someone listens. I wish your niece all the best. At age 6 its not too late, keep fighting for her. I know the difficulties of getting a correct diagnoses for a child or possibily in your case getting the child undiagnosed, instead just some impartial therapy. I will pray for you all.
also the combinations of the meds you describe dont make alot of sense especially for a 6 years old.

[btuck22]

Zprexa has a apite stimulute in it and it makes people want to eat so much that they can't control in and i've seen lots of people become dieabetics from taking it cause they can't control their eating its not the medicine that causes teh diabities its eating to much.

[In_Good_Health]

Not only should she get consultation from a therapist but a pharmacist consultion would also be helpful when evaluating this situation

[girlonpc03]

learning to be free and good health are right on...and you can do this through the phone anonymously....the bottom line is she is only six this is the beginning of the end for her.....her very existence and potential to live a normal long life are at stake....even if no sexual abuse is occurring...she is neglected and that is abuse within itself....you can't go to your mother she is the abuser and they often feel they are in the right and owed in some way which validates their actions[in their own head]....i'm sorry but you are aware of the situation that is going on and that makes you responsible now....it seems everybody in this childs life has made either excuses or has failed her...she's a baby....this is something that needs to be addressed like yesterday....if your intentions are pure which they seem to be you are sort of her guardian angel and although you didn't ask for this task...it was given to you....will you sweep it under the rug b/c it's an inconvience or will you be her voice? i think you know what to do and it isn't easy but nothing worth while ever is....i wish you luck and please seek solace for yourself during the midst of everything...we are here all the time.