So my son was diagnosed with adhd and odd. He was on Adderall and tenex for the last 6 years well about 4 months ago I took him off his medication completely he was becoming irritable and anger, emotional and now that he is off of it he is a completely different person. Unfortunately now that school has started he can’t focus and is struggling to complete class work 😑 he never had this issue with him before. I had him re-evaluated today and the doctor suggested Concerta. I really didn’t want another stimulate. I just want my child to succeed in school. Anyone have any issues with it before or do you suggest something else to try? I’m torn on what to do 😞
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Hi, my son has been on concerta for a few years now and it was great. I just started noticing some anger issues recently but that could be the whole teenager thing.
I’m actually looking for a change.
I really think as they grow sometimes you need to change meds. I also believe the meds will be a little different for everyone.
If the medication made him irritable, is it possible he has anxiety? If so, Concerta or Focalin may have a better chance of not causing irritability. If you want a non-stimulant, Strattera (atomoxetine) has helped.
My son has been on concerta for years and has done great with it. We haven’t really tried anything else.
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