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Loud and strange noises caused by ritalin?
Our 8 year old son was diagnosed a year ago with ADHD and has been on various meds since August. He’s now on methylphenidate (Ritalin) for about 4 months. It has worked fairly well but now it’s efficacy on th ER has worn off so we are down to 2 short term ones. Over the last month and a half he has
Our 8 year old son was diagnosed a year ago with ADHD and has been on various meds since August. He’s now on methylphenidate (Ritalin) for about 4 months. It has worked fairly well but now it’s efficacy on th ER has worn off so we are down to 2 short term ones. Over the last month and a half he has
mariner8993
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Medication changes
Hi I am new to this community. I have a 7yo boy who was diagnosed in end of Kindergarten (he is now in 2nd grade). He recently had a big change in his mood and attitude. He was doing well with medication alone and some behavioral modification. I am only seeing a neurologist and I am currently seeking
Hi I am new to this community. I have a 7yo boy who was diagnosed in end of Kindergarten (he is now in 2nd grade). He recently had a big change in his mood and attitude. He was doing well with medication alone and some behavioral modification. I am only seeing a neurologist and I am currently seeking
Sy5636
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Concerta 27mg
Hello, my son is 10 years old and we started meds at the end of last year. He has been on adderall xr and concerta Xr I believe 18mg and then bumped up the dose to 27mg. We haven’t really seen much improvement in school. Especially in reading/writing. The teachers are always letting me know that he is
Hello, my son is 10 years old and we started meds at the end of last year. He has been on adderall xr and concerta Xr I believe 18mg and then bumped up the dose to 27mg. We haven’t really seen much improvement in school. Especially in reading/writing. The teachers are always letting me know that he is
Sweetkid
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
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Getting a negative result on Amphetamine urine despite being on generic Adderall daily.
I've been treated for ADD for at least the past 10 years and prescribed Adderall ( currently taking the generic version by Prasco). I take 25 mg of Adderall XR and 10mg of immediate release mid day. I take my meds religiously. My new doctor gave me two urine test to screen for Amphetamines and BOTH came
I've been treated for ADD for at least the past 10 years and prescribed Adderall ( currently taking the generic version by Prasco). I take 25 mg of Adderall XR and 10mg of immediate release mid day. I take my meds religiously. My new doctor gave me two urine test to screen for Amphetamines and BOTH came
Hidden
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
5 years ago
Picky 8YO on Adderall XR needs to gain weight
Any good ideas for getting our picky eater to eat enough calories to start gaining weight? (Without meds he’s a dynamo, less so on meds, but he’s always moving, so he burns plenty of calories.). Wondering about kid-friendly shakes (think Ensure) that taste good. Don’t want to buy a bunch of something
Any good ideas for getting our picky eater to eat enough calories to start gaining weight? (Without meds he’s a dynamo, less so on meds, but he’s always moving, so he burns plenty of calories.). Wondering about kid-friendly shakes (think Ensure) that taste good. Don’t want to buy a bunch of something
Kyhlee
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
ADHD and Bipolar diagnoses 10yr -10 month boy
I'm new here and this is my first post. I have read many and have found postings very helpful. We recently have been given a diagnosis of Bipolar to the addition of ADHD with our oldest son. Medication prescribed is Adderall XR 20MG (morning) and Lithium Carbonate 450 ER (night). After 4 nights of
I'm new here and this is my first post. I have read many and have found postings very helpful. We recently have been given a diagnosis of Bipolar to the addition of ADHD with our oldest son. Medication prescribed is Adderall XR 20MG (morning) and Lithium Carbonate 450 ER (night). After 4 nights of
EMOB
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Does adderall work ?
One difference between the drugs is how fast they work and how long they last. Adderall may work slightly faster, but Concerta lasts longer: Adderall typically works within 30 minutes and lasts for 5 to 7 hours. Adderall XR usually works within 30 minutes and lasts about 8 to 10 hours http://verifieddrugstore.com
One difference between the drugs is how fast they work and how long they last. Adderall may work slightly faster, but Concerta lasts longer: Adderall typically works within 30 minutes and lasts for 5 to 7 hours. Adderall XR usually works within 30 minutes and lasts about 8 to 10 hours http://verifieddrugstore.com
sp123xt
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
5 years ago
Medication stopped working after two weeks?
Hello Support team (Yes, you all are), My daughter is currently on
Focalin
XR
which was increased in dosage, and started Guanfacine about 3-4 weeks ago. When the guanfacine was started, it was almost night and day. We had tons of great reports from school, she was making great progress at home.
Hello Support team (Yes, you all are), My daughter is currently on
Focalin
XR
which was increased in dosage, and started Guanfacine about 3-4 weeks ago. When the guanfacine was started, it was almost night and day. We had tons of great reports from school, she was making great progress at home.
daemaitehn
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Help with 12yr old son and school/home work!
He is currently on
Focalin
XR
, I've been considering CBD oil but I honestly don't know what else to do to help him be successful! He is not hyperactive he just has a really hard time focusing and remembering to do all his work. Any input would really be appreciated!
He is currently on
Focalin
XR
, I've been considering CBD oil but I honestly don't know what else to do to help him be successful! He is not hyperactive he just has a really hard time focusing and remembering to do all his work. Any input would really be appreciated!
CAP13
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Just started Adderall XR and feel sluggish
4 days ago I started taking Adderall XR 15mg. The 1st 2 days I had no side effects but it didn’t seem to start working until 5 or 6 hours later. The last 2 days I have had headaches have been dizzy have been nauseous I haven’t eaten anything substantial and I am tired and oh so sluggish. I’ve been told
4 days ago I started taking Adderall XR 15mg. The 1st 2 days I had no side effects but it didn’t seem to start working until 5 or 6 hours later. The last 2 days I have had headaches have been dizzy have been nauseous I haven’t eaten anything substantial and I am tired and oh so sluggish. I’ve been told
Mailmanton
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
5 years ago
Focalin
Hello everyone, My son psychiatrist wants to try Focalin this time. This will be the third medication that we have tried. Any common side effects, good or bad experience? What to watch for Thank you so much
Hello everyone, My son psychiatrist wants to try Focalin this time. This will be the third medication that we have tried. Any common side effects, good or bad experience? What to watch for Thank you so much
vivian2222
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
New to ADD meds but need to switch
I was diagnosed in April with ADD. I have always struggled with school but had been able to compensate until reaching the doctoral level. After almost quitting my program I decided to get evaluated. I started taking the generic Concerta in April and It has really made a difference and enabled me to make
I was diagnosed in April with ADD. I have always struggled with school but had been able to compensate until reaching the doctoral level. After almost quitting my program I decided to get evaluated. I started taking the generic Concerta in April and It has really made a difference and enabled me to make
ScarlettO18
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
5 years ago
Week 1
So we finally decided to try Adderall XR for my 10 year old son and I just want to know if anyone out there has experience with this. The first day at school was terrible. This week he has been coming home and is just quiet and not responding to anything I ask him. He use to come home and be ok doing
So we finally decided to try Adderall XR for my 10 year old son and I just want to know if anyone out there has experience with this. The first day at school was terrible. This week he has been coming home and is just quiet and not responding to anything I ask him. He use to come home and be ok doing
Sweetkid
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Hello! Day 1
Hello out there - our 7-year old son was diagnosed with ADD back in August and we started meds last Friday, Adderall XR - 10 mg. I joined today because the last 2 nights he's had a hard time falling asleep. I found a few posts about taking a supplement and landed on the Brain MD Restful Sleep supplement
Hello out there - our 7-year old son was diagnosed with ADD back in August and we started meds last Friday, Adderall XR - 10 mg. I joined today because the last 2 nights he's had a hard time falling asleep. I found a few posts about taking a supplement and landed on the Brain MD Restful Sleep supplement
KMLMPLS
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Genesight
I forgot to mention that my son took the genetic testing and all the adhd meds were in the red zone. Which meant he had a significant gene drug interaction with all the adhd meds. My doctor did not explain what that meant. When I went home I read the report and understood that none of those meds will
I forgot to mention that my son took the genetic testing and all the adhd meds were in the red zone. Which meant he had a significant gene drug interaction with all the adhd meds. My doctor did not explain what that meant. When I went home I read the report and understood that none of those meds will
Sweetkid
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
ADHD meds
So we started Adderall XR 2 days ago. My son is 10 years old and since we started he seems agitated and annoyed. He stayed up til 1:30AM when he usually sleeps by 9pm. Today was his first time at school while on meds. He had a terrible day. I got an email from his eip teacher saying he argued with her
So we started Adderall XR 2 days ago. My son is 10 years old and since we started he seems agitated and annoyed. He stayed up til 1:30AM when he usually sleeps by 9pm. Today was his first time at school while on meds. He had a terrible day. I got an email from his eip teacher saying he argued with her
Sweetkid
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Post ADHD Diagnosis Struggles
Hello! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 23 and am struggling with accepting my diagnosis and am looking for guidance/advice. Before I explain, here's some background: I spent years with the misdiagnosis of Major Anxiety. I saw a therapist and began taking medication freshman year of undergrad
Hello! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 23 and am struggling with accepting my diagnosis and am looking for guidance/advice. Before I explain, here's some background: I spent years with the misdiagnosis of Major Anxiety. I saw a therapist and began taking medication freshman year of undergrad
My_ADHD_Journey
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
5 years ago
15 yr old ADHD son w/Oppositional behaviors
Brand new here! My son was diagnosed just this year, after a few years of struggling w/school. Most pressing issues are his verbal outbursts and disrespect for mostly me, sometimes Dad & rules in general. He's on adderall XR 10-15 mg/day, tried Concerta & natural Fish Oil route to no avail. Getting
Brand new here! My son was diagnosed just this year, after a few years of struggling w/school. Most pressing issues are his verbal outbursts and disrespect for mostly me, sometimes Dad & rules in general. He's on adderall XR 10-15 mg/day, tried Concerta & natural Fish Oil route to no avail. Getting
ConcernedCaliMom
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
ADHD medication and tics
He is on
focalin
xr
15mg and has a strong noticeable tic. Has anyone experienced this before? And if so, did you continue on with medication.
He is on
focalin
xr
15mg and has a strong noticeable tic. Has anyone experienced this before? And if so, did you continue on with medication.
Numberate
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Changing meds
Looking for some advice about meds. My son is 8 and takes Adderall XR 10mg. We thought it was helping but I am just not sure it is the right medication. His appetite is poor and not sleeping well lately. Doctor suggested Remeron to help with sleep and appetite? Anyone ever try it? Did it help?
Looking for some advice about meds. My son is 8 and takes Adderall XR 10mg. We thought it was helping but I am just not sure it is the right medication. His appetite is poor and not sleeping well lately. Doctor suggested Remeron to help with sleep and appetite? Anyone ever try it? Did it help?
Onedayatatimemom
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
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