Adhd and antidepressants medication

[Edwards021]

Hiya,

Just wondering if anyone children take both the above medication and have you seen any benefit ?

[Pennywink]

Hi! My son currently only takes methylphenidate - however I am currently taking an antidepressant primarily for ADHD-like symptoms, Wellbutrin.

Wellbutrin, though an antidepressant, works a bit differently than the other antidepressants. It is more stimulant-like. I'm not sure how often it is prescribed for children (probably an option when traditional stimulants are not working or if there is a comorbidity of depression), but it isn't uncommon for older adults with ADHD to take it, as it is less likely to increase heart rates that we old folks can't handle anymore.

For people taking it for depression, it seems to take a few weeks to work. But for my executive functioning, I felt improvement with the first dose.

[anirush]

My teenage grandson is on Wellbutrin and intuniv, low doses of each. Too much gets him angry. He has trouble with anxiety and depression. Just recently added Straterra because the others haven't been able to help him concentrate in class.

He was very withdrawn and anxiety ridden and these medications have helped with that.

[skoby]

My son is on Wellbutrin and low dose adderal. The combination has helped him. His depression was pretty debilitating last spring and although he’s still prone to negativity, his mood is more stable.

[SDIC]

We're on zoloft and guafacine. Has helped. Adjusted his dosage in October after a dip in behavior/frustration/anxiety. November and December have been better!

[Hidden]

My son takes focalin for his adhd and lamictal as a mood stabilizer and they both seem to work

[jmhunter1014]

We're on 25mg Focalin XR in the AM + 1mg Intuniv (guanfacine) in the evenings to aid his emotional control (and help him sleep). It's been a month since we started the 2nd med and I've seen a ton of positive change in his behavior and attitude, significantly fewer outbursts and rage fits, better control of his emotions. We still see them on occasion but not at the drop of a hat like before - after all, he's still just an 8yo kid. I will say though that sometimes he just seems sad, but when I ask him about it he can and will talk to me about what's bothering him in a calm and collected manner, unlike before when he just couldn't; and we're able to work it out pretty easily. I'm not sure it's 100% perfect but we're a helluva lot closer than we were before to the perfect med combo, so I'll take it as a win.