Hi all—
I spoke with my son’s psychiatrist about his heightened aggression on guanfacine, so he suggested a slow-release methylphenidate tablet, and we are
giving it a try with my 6 1/2 year old son. We are hoping it will help to alleviate his aggressive outbursts and his inability to sit still and pay attention at school.
I know everything kid is different, but has anyone had success with this treatment? I won’t lie, I am nervous.
We added concerta in the last year (our son Is 16), and it made a big difference to his outbursts. He also struggles with anxiety. He knows the right things to do but couldn’t control his impulsivity, especially when he was feeling anxious. His fight or flight impulse was strong. Through a lot of discussion in therapy and around the dinner table, we realized he had been holding himself together at school for years and was exhausted. Meds are scary to consider for us as parents but an unregulated teenager was a danger yo himself and others. I wish we had done it earlier.