Question
A 2-year-old child developed constipation after taking Debarbin for three months. Is this a drug adverse reaction?
Answer
Debarbin, as a Western medicine for epilepsy treatment, can only temporarily suppress seizures, but long-term use may stimulate the liver, kidneys, and brain, and may also lead to drug resistance and dependence. Stopping the medication may result in more frequent seizures, so it is not recommended to rely solely on Western medicine for a long time. It is suggested to combine traditional Chinese medicine treatment, which can supplement the shortcomings of Western medicine treatment and gradually replace Western medicine.