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Has anyone experienced dilusions or psychotic symptoms from medications? Sep. 16th, 2002 12:27am
I have twins with CAH. A boy and girl that just turned 13. Recently some issues have arisen with my daughter that leads me to believe she is experiencing some rare side effects from her meds. Approximately 5 months ago their blood work showed highly elevated numbers. The doctor added dexamethosone to my daughters meds and increased both of their doses of Prednisone. They both have been on Prednisone for a few years. Recently the Dr's RN sent new labwork for us to get done at the end of september. She told me that the Renin test was being done wrong and that she had wrote out the test instructions for the lab. prior labwork after the meds had been increased showed their levels slowely dropping. I am wondering if doing the renin test wrong somehow showed elevated numbers therefore they are taking more meds then necessary. I called the Endo Dr. and explained the issue with my daughters behavior and they said they were not surprised that alot of adolescents they are seeing have mood swings and depression. I have an appointment on Tuesday to take her in.
Has anyone else had problems with behavior or psychotic symptoms while taking prednisone or dexamethosone? I would greatly appreciate any input at all. I am very worried about my daughter and it is affecting our whole family.
