Strattera/Qelbree and Guanfacine

[PickPink]

My 8 year old is doing very well with Guanfacine (2 mg) but he still has motor and vocal tics, especially in the evenings and right when he wakes up in the mornings. I am thinking of suggesting a low dose of Strattera or Qelbree in the mornings and am curious as to your thoughts! This is a great community and I thank all of you for your help!! I’m a very tired mother who is doing everything alone!! I appreciate you ALL

[Hidden]

My son takes Guanfacine and Strattera, it’s a good combo for us. Just an FYI, once you start either Qelbree or Strattera, it’ll take 4-6 weeks to see benefit. It has to build in the system, like an antidepressant.

[PickPink in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for responding to me, Krispies99! I am glad things are working out for you and your child! I couldn’t get the Qelbree anywhere. My CVS doesn’t even know about it. So I will look into the Strattera. Another one that people are telling me about is Focalin. God bless you and your family too!

[BVBV in reply to Hidden]

Taking a non-stimulant, the child is really always medicated, because the way it builds up in your body, correct? My son had gone through all the stimulants but they aggravate underlying tics so we may have to stop but it’s important to me that he’s not medicated 100% of the time.

[anirush]

We do Strattera and Guanfacine also. Works well for us.

[Roxinette]

Straterra is the only ADHD medication my son was able to take without amplifying his nervous tics. Effect on ADHD symptoms were not great and my son stopped taking his pills after about 6 months because he did not want to deal with stomach ache. Considering trying out Qelbree now.

[TrainLoverMom]

hi new here! I’m actually about to try the exact same combo as you did with your son, for mine. How was your experience, I know it’s been years?