Help...what meds to use

[ORRYmom]

We have a 14 yo with ADHD and ODD has been the biggest issue. He has a good counselor, but we are REALLY struggling with screens AND it seems like we have yet to find the right medication.

He has some anxiety so he has been on prozac for 18 months. To increase his focus and decrease his impulsiveness, we have tried Ritalin (caused facial twitches), Adderall (didn't seem to do a ton, and when we moved up dose-he wasn't hungry), and now trying Strattera (however, at the starting dose-which typically is doubled after a week, he felt totally sick the first day and almost vomited). I feel so frustrated. I don't know if we should go back to the Adderall or what to do.

He is so dysregulated these days, he does not follow any rules-screen limits, swears at us, doesn't come down to dinner, is just completely defiant unless he gets his way. Honestly most days I cry and feel like I'm really losing hope.

[Onthemove1971]

Our son has had great success on Wellburtin and Guanfacine. We switched him so we did not have to deal.with the stimulant issues.

Good luck in finding what works it may take a little while to help control the symptoms.