7 yr old granddaughter with ADHF

[ElizabethAZ]

7 yr old granddaughter with ADHD.

She takes add real in the morning and at noon, after school she is completely wiped out most days, just lays on the couch. She is barely keeping weight on, so dosage can’t be raised. Is there a better Med so she isint so drained by 330 pm? Thanks

[BVBV]

Try switching to an immediate release formula so she’s hungry sooner. My son’s meds wear off in the afternoon but much better than 10Hours of no eating!

[ElizabethAZ in reply to BVBV]

Thank you

[Songbird82]

My 6 y/o Son was the same way. Not only was he tired but was in such a bad mood as he came down from the Adderall. Vyvance did the same thing to him. He also lost weight and never had an appetite on either drugs. We just switched him to Jornay PM a few weeks ago. My BCBS doesnt cover it so we have to pay $75 a month out of pocket with a discount card. His appetite is back and is in such a better mood when he comes home from school at 3pm. Mind you that the drug has worn off and he is in full ADHD mode but at least it lasts long enough to make it through school and I dont have a grumpy zombie coming home from school every day. He has even gained 2 lbs back in the last 3 weeks. I'll take it! Good luck to you!

[ElizabethAZ in reply to Songbird82]

Thank you, we can look into that!