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zoloft??
My almost 12 yo son takes
Focalin
xr
plus 100 mg of Zoloft for anger/anxiety/emotional outbursts. (He takes a very small does of Guanfacine at night but I don’t know that it does much) Lately his attitude is very crabby/cranky/angry.
My almost 12 yo son takes
Focalin
xr
plus 100 mg of Zoloft for anger/anxiety/emotional outbursts. (He takes a very small does of Guanfacine at night but I don’t know that it does much) Lately his attitude is very crabby/cranky/angry.
Crazyboymomma
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 months ago
Focalin comedown
My son (11) has been on
Focalin
XR
for about 2 months (5mg the first month - no effect, and now 10mg). We've noticed that around 7pm, he often can get super down and sad. It's not every night, but it's at least a couple times a week.
My son (11) has been on
Focalin
XR
for about 2 months (5mg the first month - no effect, and now 10mg). We've noticed that around 7pm, he often can get super down and sad. It's not every night, but it's at least a couple times a week.
AlltheLegos
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 months ago
Quillivant XR started for 6 yr old
I noticed this also with short act
Focalin
, but more since starting Quillivant
XR
. She seems more short fused with frustration than previously (noted with both
Focalin
and Quillivant
XR
. ) When these concerns were mentioned to the psychiatrist, she switched from
Focalin
to Quillivant
XR
.
I noticed this also with short act
Focalin
, but more since starting Quillivant
XR
. She seems more short fused with frustration than previously (noted with both
Focalin
and Quillivant
XR
. ) When these concerns were mentioned to the psychiatrist, she switched from
Focalin
to Quillivant
XR
.
Meddyteddy
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
27 days ago
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Exhausted..
Focalin
XR
low dose increased to 15 mg and then 5 mg at lunch, worked for a week and then the wheels fell off and his anger issues were terrifying. Switched to Vyvanse and that made anger even worse.
Focalin
XR
low dose increased to 15 mg and then 5 mg at lunch, worked for a week and then the wheels fell off and his anger issues were terrifying. Switched to Vyvanse and that made anger even worse.
Boymama2023
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
11 months ago
Having trouble with right med combo for 11 year old son.
He is currently on
Focalin
XR
(15 mg) right before school and short acting
Focalin
after school (7.5 mg), We have found that the long acting Focalin does not seem to last more than 5 hours and the short acting lasts 2 hours max.
He is currently on
Focalin
XR
(15 mg) right before school and short acting
Focalin
after school (7.5 mg), We have found that the long acting Focalin does not seem to last more than 5 hours and the short acting lasts 2 hours max.
Kristin_B
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Irritability in the evenings
I’m on
Focalin
XR
(was on Concerta but switched because it was such a pain tracking the Concerta down). I think the Concerta was slightly better at helping me through the transition but the Focalin is fine otherwise. I take the pill at 7 ish, so clearly it’s wearing off by 6.
I’m on
Focalin
XR
(was on Concerta but switched because it was such a pain tracking the Concerta down). I think the Concerta was slightly better at helping me through the transition but the Focalin is fine otherwise. I take the pill at 7 ish, so clearly it’s wearing off by 6.
MaudQ
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
1 year ago
New ADHD diagnosis for my 6 year old girl
Today we started her on
Focalin
XR
and I’m not really sure what to expect. I’ve read things where parents say that how much meds helped their kiddo. Was it an overnight difference? Did you have to work up to a dose?
Today we started her on
Focalin
XR
and I’m not really sure what to expect. I’ve read things where parents say that how much meds helped their kiddo. Was it an overnight difference? Did you have to work up to a dose?
Pedsnursemama
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
ADHD/ADD/ODD
However, now they have bumped his medicine and changed to the generic of
Focalin
10mg
XR
. His behavior at home is outrageous. He is lying, saying very nasty and inappropriate things, whining, crying, destroying things. I assume it comes from the Defiant Disorder.
However, now they have bumped his medicine and changed to the generic of
Focalin
10mg
XR
. His behavior at home is outrageous. He is lying, saying very nasty and inappropriate things, whining, crying, destroying things. I assume it comes from the Defiant Disorder.
heather1215
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
11 months ago
National Shortage
I first heard that it was adderall and my son wasn't being affected because he takes
Focalin
xr
. Last time refill they could only give me 20 instead of 30. I called right now to possibly up my sons dose and the ped said now all adhd meds are having shortage issues.
I first heard that it was adderall and my son wasn't being affected because he takes
Focalin
xr
. Last time refill they could only give me 20 instead of 30. I called right now to possibly up my sons dose and the ped said now all adhd meds are having shortage issues.
Numberate
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
opinion
Hello. I have my 8 y/o daughter who is currently on Focalin 20 mg and Prozac 20 mg. Prozac was increased 2 wks ago to 20 mg. Her mood got worse and she wrote a suicidal note. Prior to this, iPad was taken away and she got a knife and threaten to end her life. She didn’t go throw with this. I’ve reached
Hello. I have my 8 y/o daughter who is currently on Focalin 20 mg and Prozac 20 mg. Prozac was increased 2 wks ago to 20 mg. Her mood got worse and she wrote a suicidal note. Prior to this, iPad was taken away and she got a knife and threaten to end her life. She didn’t go throw with this. I’ve reached
Sumaal
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 months ago
Hello Everyone
Hello, I'm Lauryn, and I recently joined this online forum. I am a mother and a woman in long-term recovery. I have been dealing with various mental health challenges, including ADHD. About a year ago, I enrolled in college, so I started taking medication for ADHD, which has been incredibly helpful.
Hello, I'm Lauryn, and I recently joined this online forum. I am a mother and a woman in long-term recovery. I have been dealing with various mental health challenges, including ADHD. About a year ago, I enrolled in college, so I started taking medication for ADHD, which has been incredibly helpful.
mamalauryn85
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 months ago
6 yr old giving refusing to take Quillivant XR
Hello,My child has been taking Quillivant XR for the past 5 weeks. Initially she was ok with the flavor, but then refused it. I made a simple syrup using regular sugar, the flavored with vanilla. It works but was short lived. I found a natural cherry syrup and was using that with the Quillivant. Worked
Hello,My child has been taking Quillivant XR for the past 5 weeks. Initially she was ok with the flavor, but then refused it. I made a simple syrup using regular sugar, the flavored with vanilla. It works but was short lived. I found a natural cherry syrup and was using that with the Quillivant. Worked
Meddyteddy
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 hours ago
Weaning Woes
I am 60 with MDD and currently trying to wean off of Effexor XR 150 mg (have been on this for 20 years) and having a horrible time going off. I would have petit mal seizures in the past if off for 48 hours. I moved out of the country and my new Psychiatrist is trying to help wean me off to try a different
I am 60 with MDD and currently trying to wean off of Effexor XR 150 mg (have been on this for 20 years) and having a horrible time going off. I would have petit mal seizures in the past if off for 48 hours. I moved out of the country and my new Psychiatrist is trying to help wean me off to try a different
Taisha
in
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Support
21 days ago
Experimenting with Adderall XR
Hello, I recently was diagnosed with ADHD (at 39!) not long after my soon to be 6-yr-old son (though he is equally presenting as inattentive and impulsive.) He is taking Guanfacine now, and it has helped a lot with impulsivity, but not necessarily with inattentiveness. On the other hand, I have been
Hello, I recently was diagnosed with ADHD (at 39!) not long after my soon to be 6-yr-old son (though he is equally presenting as inattentive and impulsive.) He is taking Guanfacine now, and it has helped a lot with impulsivity, but not necessarily with inattentiveness. On the other hand, I have been
BrainSaladMa
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 months ago
Changing meds: Strattera to Wellbutrin
TL;DR - I asked my doctor to do a trial of treatment with bupropion (Wellbutrin). I'm hoping that it treats my Inattentive traits as well as atomoxetine (Strattera) and that it also helps me with motivation. I've been on generic Strattera (atomoxetine) for three years. It helps with most of my Inattentive
TL;DR - I asked my doctor to do a trial of treatment with bupropion (Wellbutrin). I'm hoping that it treats my Inattentive traits as well as atomoxetine (Strattera) and that it also helps me with motivation. I've been on generic Strattera (atomoxetine) for three years. It helps with most of my Inattentive
STEM_Dad
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 months ago
Changing medication?
Our kiddo has been on Focalin for about four years now and has great success at school. We struggle so much in the mornings (prior to taking meds) , and it has been getting worse. It’s to the point where it’s affecting my other children, and frankly myself and my mental well-being. I’ve been reading
Our kiddo has been on Focalin for about four years now and has great success at school. We struggle so much in the mornings (prior to taking meds) , and it has been getting worse. It’s to the point where it’s affecting my other children, and frankly myself and my mental well-being. I’ve been reading
Brightside99
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
8 months ago
Therapy tomorrow, but I feel like talking today
I've been in a state of anxiety for the past two weeks or so. I have an appointment with a therapist tomorrow, but I feel like talking today. I’ve been on Effexor XR for almost 20 years and was in the process of tapering off, but due to these anxiety issues those plans are on hold. I’m not looking
I've been in a state of anxiety for the past two weeks or so. I have an appointment with a therapist tomorrow, but I feel like talking today. I’ve been on Effexor XR for almost 20 years and was in the process of tapering off, but due to these anxiety issues those plans are on hold. I’m not looking
SaintMarvelous
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
4 months ago
Guanfacine ER 1 mg reviews
My son has been diagnosed with adhd a couple years back. He was taking Adderall XR but it wasn’t the right fit for my son. He is now 10 and we are starting with medication again along with therapy to help. My question is; can anyone share their child’s experience with me on this specific type of medication
My son has been diagnosed with adhd a couple years back. He was taking Adderall XR but it wasn’t the right fit for my son. He is now 10 and we are starting with medication again along with therapy to help. My question is; can anyone share their child’s experience with me on this specific type of medication
Nebrat526
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
4 months ago
Adderall XR: Increase dosage?
I have an upcoming psych visit and I’m thinking of asking my prescriber to up my dosage. I’m currently on Adderall XR 15 mg which is working better than the other drugs I’ve tried. I’m still having issues with focus, decision making, knowing what the steps are in a project and memory. Here’s an example
I have an upcoming psych visit and I’m thinking of asking my prescriber to up my dosage. I’m currently on Adderall XR 15 mg which is working better than the other drugs I’ve tried. I’m still having issues with focus, decision making, knowing what the steps are in a project and memory. Here’s an example
MaudQ
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
5 months ago
Stopping Focalin cause DD says it’s makes her grumpy
My daughter (13) has been taking Focalin for about a year on school days for adhd Inattentive type. Her main issue is forgetfulness: forgetting assignments, and forgetting where she puts stuff. She’s nearly always missing something like a sweatshirt, etc. Anyway, the medicine doesn’t make a noticeable
My daughter (13) has been taking Focalin for about a year on school days for adhd Inattentive type. Her main issue is forgetfulness: forgetting assignments, and forgetting where she puts stuff. She’s nearly always missing something like a sweatshirt, etc. Anyway, the medicine doesn’t make a noticeable
Yellow-cello
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
9 months ago
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