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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
6 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
6 years ago
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ow do you find your search and the trial and error for the right meds?
Figuring the right type of medications and then the right brand 1) Methylphenidate (MPH) -
Focalin
,
Focalin
XR
; Concerta; Daytrana; Metadate CD 2) Amphetamines (AMP) - Adderall XR; Vyvanse 3) Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor like Strattera 4) Antidepressant - Bupropion sold under the brand names
Figuring the right type of medications and then the right brand 1) Methylphenidate (MPH) -
Focalin
,
Focalin
XR
; Concerta; Daytrana; Metadate CD 2) Amphetamines (AMP) - Adderall XR; Vyvanse 3) Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor like Strattera 4) Antidepressant - Bupropion sold under the brand names
Renoya
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Complete Defiance and tantrums with ADHD
My daughter is 7, diagnosed with ADHD, is taking
Focalin
XR
and has started back at school for second grade. For the last 3 years, we have been through a journey with school and at home, and things are not seeming to get better.
My daughter is 7, diagnosed with ADHD, is taking
Focalin
XR
and has started back at school for second grade. For the last 3 years, we have been through a journey with school and at home, and things are not seeming to get better.
daemaitehn
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Quillivant xr
My son takes quillivant xr yet I’ve just found out that there’s a shortage once again. Has anyone found a place to get it or any other solution? Thanks so much ahead of time for your response.
My son takes quillivant xr yet I’ve just found out that there’s a shortage once again. Has anyone found a place to get it or any other solution? Thanks so much ahead of time for your response.
Momanddadof2boys
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Child behind due to ADHD
Hello my son is 8 years old he was diagnose with ADHD two years ago. He is so behind in school. He is on a a kindergarten level and he is in the third grade. It's like his has a learning disability. The doctor advised to put him on focalin during school hours. The medication seems to work sometime however
Hello my son is 8 years old he was diagnose with ADHD two years ago. He is so behind in school. He is on a a kindergarten level and he is in the third grade. It's like his has a learning disability. The doctor advised to put him on focalin during school hours. The medication seems to work sometime however
Kgibbs
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
School Behavior and Medication
My Child is 7yrs old and has ADHD combined. He has been really struggling with behavior in school which is also impacting his school work. He is using his hands cannot focus to get the work done. We've decided to medicate to help our child in school. We started with Metadate CD 10mgs and felt like he
My Child is 7yrs old and has ADHD combined. He has been really struggling with behavior in school which is also impacting his school work. He is using his hands cannot focus to get the work done. We've decided to medicate to help our child in school. We started with Metadate CD 10mgs and felt like he
Softball25
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
New to this & new to ADHD
Hello , new to this and already found myself distracted in here lol I’m 33 , diagnosed with adhd/ add combination along with general anxiety and social anxiety a few months ago . After finally getting help and some long testing, getting my diagnosis was a relief. Everything made sense ! I’m taking Adderall
Hello , new to this and already found myself distracted in here lol I’m 33 , diagnosed with adhd/ add combination along with general anxiety and social anxiety a few months ago . After finally getting help and some long testing, getting my diagnosis was a relief. Everything made sense ! I’m taking Adderall
LaJefa85
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Evening Medication
My 7 year old does very well on 10 mg of
focalin
XR
during the day, but it typically wears off around 3 pm. The doctor said that is fine because it gets her through school.
My 7 year old does very well on 10 mg of
focalin
XR
during the day, but it typically wears off around 3 pm. The doctor said that is fine because it gets her through school.
kondasa
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Seeking Good Doctor in or near Iowa City
I recently moved here from Texas and I am having a hard time finding a doctor who will prescibe me thr needed meds that I have been on for almost 10 yeats. I take 2/day Extended Relase Focalin 30mg and 3/day 10mg IR Focalin. Can anyone help me find a provider who understands adult adhd and meds? I have
I recently moved here from Texas and I am having a hard time finding a doctor who will prescibe me thr needed meds that I have been on for almost 10 yeats. I take 2/day Extended Relase Focalin 30mg and 3/day 10mg IR Focalin. Can anyone help me find a provider who understands adult adhd and meds? I have
DITTO2
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Do decreased side effects mean med is not working as well?
My 13 year old has been taking Adderall XR 10 mg for a month. It has clearly been working as she has straight A's right now - which was not the goal and is pretty outrageous! We've been using a little rating scale I found and it seemed the 10 mg was working really well. Recently, I found the side effects
My 13 year old has been taking Adderall XR 10 mg for a month. It has clearly been working as she has straight A's right now - which was not the goal and is pretty outrageous! We've been using a little rating scale I found and it seemed the 10 mg was working really well. Recently, I found the side effects
wendyks
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Neurological examination?
I have been informally diagnosed with adhd by my primary and new psychiatrist. I am taking 10mg at adderall xr. All I can say is: Life. Changing. (!) Next step is formal diagnosis with a neurological examination. What is that like? What can I expect? Thank you! I don’t want to worry myself to death
I have been informally diagnosed with adhd by my primary and new psychiatrist. I am taking 10mg at adderall xr. All I can say is: Life. Changing. (!) Next step is formal diagnosis with a neurological examination. What is that like? What can I expect? Thank you! I don’t want to worry myself to death
Aliie
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Help!! son doesnt get alone
Hello; My son doesnt get alone with alot of people, like my boyfriend who is not his father they are like water and oil, my son doesnt get that he has to understand he has to be respectfull to adult , my son can be very disrespectful at times , he doesnt want to listen he just want to do things his way
Hello; My son doesnt get alone with alot of people, like my boyfriend who is not his father they are like water and oil, my son doesnt get that he has to understand he has to be respectfull to adult , my son can be very disrespectful at times , he doesnt want to listen he just want to do things his way
jennifer425
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
New parent and ADHD newly diagnosed
Hi all, I am new to parenting and ADHD I was diagnosed on my birthday in July and had a daughter in March. Do you have any tips for parenting when you have ADHD. I am still working with my neuro doc to figure out a good med regimen it has been a rocky start but I think we may have found the right med
Hi all, I am new to parenting and ADHD I was diagnosed on my birthday in July and had a daughter in March. Do you have any tips for parenting when you have ADHD. I am still working with my neuro doc to figure out a good med regimen it has been a rocky start but I think we may have found the right med
jhjhdh
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Not extended release stimulant
If your child is taking a stimulant that is short acting (not extended release) what have you found that works, what time of day do they take it, and what time do they go to bed? We are going to need to add in a stimulant to help with focus for school days and I would love some input. My son is almost
If your child is taking a stimulant that is short acting (not extended release) what have you found that works, what time of day do they take it, and what time do they go to bed? We are going to need to add in a stimulant to help with focus for school days and I would love some input. My son is almost
Mudpies
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Hope
I have been reading post after post and researching all about ADHD. At the end of 3rd grade my son got into the special ed program because his ADHD was effecting his learning. He is not medicated. We just started 4th grade and he hates that he is pulled for writing and he says he feels different and
I have been reading post after post and researching all about ADHD. At the end of 3rd grade my son got into the special ed program because his ADHD was effecting his learning. He is not medicated. We just started 4th grade and he hates that he is pulled for writing and he says he feels different and
Sweetkid
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Help me analyze day 1 on Adderall
My 13 yo with ADHD- combined type was just diagnosed after a full neuropsych battery. Today was day one on medication - Adderall XR 10 mg. I'm not sure how it went!!! I need help with analyzing this... She took it while I was at work and I got home about 2.5 hours later. I find her a bit wild-eyed. She
My 13 yo with ADHD- combined type was just diagnosed after a full neuropsych battery. Today was day one on medication - Adderall XR 10 mg. I'm not sure how it went!!! I need help with analyzing this... She took it while I was at work and I got home about 2.5 hours later. I find her a bit wild-eyed. She
wendyks
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
For those who live in Mississippi do you know If the school district will allow your child to be on CBD oil?
We have taking him off of
focalin
xr
(it made him lose 7 lbs in 3 weeks) and we also switched clinics since the nurse there said she saw no problem with him losing that much weight and was gonna take him off of medicine forever cause she didn't believe he has it. (I did report her.)
We have taking him off of
focalin
xr
(it made him lose 7 lbs in 3 weeks) and we also switched clinics since the nurse there said she saw no problem with him losing that much weight and was gonna take him off of medicine forever cause she didn't believe he has it. (I did report her.)
Darinder26
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Back to school
My son is 10 and has just started 5th grade. He has struggled with ADHD since he was 4. He is also struggling with what I think might be SPD or anxiety. We are treating him for ADHD and anxiety. He does take medication in the morning that should last at least 7 hours, but he is still struggling
My son is 10 and has just started 5th grade. He has struggled with ADHD since he was 4. He is also struggling with what I think might be SPD or anxiety. We are treating him for ADHD and anxiety. He does take medication in the morning that should last at least 7 hours, but he is still struggling
MomO2Boys
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
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