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Feeling defeated
Well I posted about 5 months ago. My 9 year was on Adderall Xr at that time and tenex. We realized that the xr was giving him mood swings so we went back on the regular Adderall. The last 2 months my sons attitude has changed he has gotten very nasty and getting in trouble with other kids on the bus
Well I posted about 5 months ago. My 9 year was on Adderall Xr at that time and tenex. We realized that the xr was giving him mood swings so we went back on the regular Adderall. The last 2 months my sons attitude has changed he has gotten very nasty and getting in trouble with other kids on the bus
Malcomsmom
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
The Medication Game
My son was diagnosed with ADHD about 8 months ago. Since than we have been trying to find medication that can help him. He's currently on Intuniv and that helps his hyperactivity. However, to help him at school we tried Focalin, Adderall and Vyvance with varying dosage. On all three he became extremely
My son was diagnosed with ADHD about 8 months ago. Since than we have been trying to find medication that can help him. He's currently on Intuniv and that helps his hyperactivity. However, to help him at school we tried Focalin, Adderall and Vyvance with varying dosage. On all three he became extremely
Wiola821
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Bedtime struggles
Help! I am new to all this. My ten year old son was diagnosed this year with inattentive ADHD. He has been on focolin XR for about 3 months now . So far I have seen improvements more relaxed, less worried and focused and engaged at school. However at night once the medicine has worn off I feel like I
Help! I am new to all this. My ten year old son was diagnosed this year with inattentive ADHD. He has been on focolin XR for about 3 months now . So far I have seen improvements more relaxed, less worried and focused and engaged at school. However at night once the medicine has worn off I feel like I
Cjlyn
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
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Focalin XR sleepyness?
Howdy Folks, Just started my 6 year old daughter on
Focalin
XR
. We are on day 5. First let me start by saying it was a big hurdle for me to consider medication. One year ago, I would have said absolutely never. That being said, we chose medication out of compassion.
Howdy Folks, Just started my 6 year old daughter on
Focalin
XR
. We are on day 5. First let me start by saying it was a big hurdle for me to consider medication. One year ago, I would have said absolutely never. That being said, we chose medication out of compassion.
daemaitehn
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Advice for 6yo and severe meltdowns after meds wear off
My 6 year old son started taking Focalin 10mg. He has improved in school tremendously and I’m constantly getting notes and messages from his teachers telling me how great he’s doing. The issue is when he comes home the medicine is wearing off and he is off the chain. Gets frustrated extremely easy,
My 6 year old son started taking Focalin 10mg. He has improved in school tremendously and I’m constantly getting notes and messages from his teachers telling me how great he’s doing. The issue is when he comes home the medicine is wearing off and he is off the chain. Gets frustrated extremely easy,
jekkuh
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
13 year old girl ADHD new to Adderall XR
My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) 3 years ago. She has an IEP and accommodations and was succeeding with some difficulty on this path until 8th grade. School became a struggle and her grades dropped fairly drastically. She just started Adderall XR 15 mg, taking half a pill. I'm wondering
My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) 3 years ago. She has an IEP and accommodations and was succeeding with some difficulty on this path until 8th grade. School became a struggle and her grades dropped fairly drastically. She just started Adderall XR 15 mg, taking half a pill. I'm wondering
jennygn
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
child has ADHD,trying to find right meds...
I have a 9yr old adopted daughter who’s got both inattentive & hyperactive ADHD, we have tried, Adderall RX, Focalin, Guanfacine, Straterra, now methylphenidate, and we are still struggling. I know there’s no one cure, just wondering what works best for your kids.. she also takes supplements, calcium
I have a 9yr old adopted daughter who’s got both inattentive & hyperactive ADHD, we have tried, Adderall RX, Focalin, Guanfacine, Straterra, now methylphenidate, and we are still struggling. I know there’s no one cure, just wondering what works best for your kids.. she also takes supplements, calcium
Imsandrad
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Drug alternatives
Hello all, my daughter has ADHD. When she was first diagnosed we tried Focalin. She hated it, mostly the way it made her feel. We ended it and have since been treating her with alternative therapy. We have cut out certain foods and dyes. We tired vitamins as well. Just wondering if anyone has any alternatives
Hello all, my daughter has ADHD. When she was first diagnosed we tried Focalin. She hated it, mostly the way it made her feel. We ended it and have since been treating her with alternative therapy. We have cut out certain foods and dyes. We tired vitamins as well. Just wondering if anyone has any alternatives
casflores
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
I'm a Newbie...A little about my journey..& A request for advice!
Hello all, I'm new here and I think I've found my happy place. It's so nice to have a safe place to ask questions, share stories or just to be understood. I just turned 50 (a very young non-menopausal 50 LOL). Here is my story, in kindergarten my teacher said I was a social butterfly, in first (and
Hello all, I'm new here and I think I've found my happy place. It's so nice to have a safe place to ask questions, share stories or just to be understood. I just turned 50 (a very young non-menopausal 50 LOL). Here is my story, in kindergarten my teacher said I was a social butterfly, in first (and
Lorrain777
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Medication Woes
I am on the Autism spectrum. Anyone have issues with their medication having a fine line between giving you the ability to concentrate but then a couple of mg higher it then sends your anxiety thru the roof and then your brain gets cloudy again? I take Adderall XR and it seems to be giving me issues
I am on the Autism spectrum. Anyone have issues with their medication having a fine line between giving you the ability to concentrate but then a couple of mg higher it then sends your anxiety thru the roof and then your brain gets cloudy again? I take Adderall XR and it seems to be giving me issues
TheOtherMike
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Autism Support
6 years ago
To seek a 2nd opinion or not
So my son was dx with adhd and on
focalin
xr
and had an amazing week at school. He has definite opp defiant behavior too which isn’t great at home yet. Do I stick with my current psychiatrist who is amazing tho not a great rapport with son.
So my son was dx with adhd and on
focalin
xr
and had an amazing week at school. He has definite opp defiant behavior too which isn’t great at home yet. Do I stick with my current psychiatrist who is amazing tho not a great rapport with son.
Julief1976
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 years ago
Trileptal-Any Experience?
We just left my 7yr old’s prescribing doctor and he has decided to add the medicine trileptal to his schedule in addition to the
Focalin
and
Focalin
XR
that he already takes? Anybody had any experience good or bad with this med?!
We just left my 7yr old’s prescribing doctor and he has decided to add the medicine trileptal to his schedule in addition to the
Focalin
and
Focalin
XR
that he already takes? Anybody had any experience good or bad with this med?!
LostNNeverland
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 years ago
Anyone heard of Dyanavel XR 2.5 mg??
Since we can’t get any quillivant XR, the neurologist prescribed my son this. It is double the price of Quillivant with my insurance. Cost me $50!! And he only takes 3ml instead of 6ml. The bottle is so tiny. Does anyone know about this medicine? I’m upset that it costs so much!
Since we can’t get any quillivant XR, the neurologist prescribed my son this. It is double the price of Quillivant with my insurance. Cost me $50!! And he only takes 3ml instead of 6ml. The bottle is so tiny. Does anyone know about this medicine? I’m upset that it costs so much!
Kknight85
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Adhd autism medicine wearing off too soon.
Hi I'm the mother of a 6 year old boy thsts been diagnosed with adhd and autism. He's now on focalin and it works great until night time. He starts acting crazy. What can i do?
Hi I'm the mother of a 6 year old boy thsts been diagnosed with adhd and autism. He's now on focalin and it works great until night time. He starts acting crazy. What can i do?
Jakobjeremijames22
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
ADD & AN AGGRESSIVE HUSBAND WHO BLAMES ME & THREATENS ALL THE TIME!
I am close to calling it quits with my marriage. I just can't deal with the aggression my husband shows when he is in some sort of reactive time either food or emotionally brought on. It gets directed at me when I am asking a reasonable question or trying to just have conversations. We have been married
I am close to calling it quits with my marriage. I just can't deal with the aggression my husband shows when he is in some sort of reactive time either food or emotionally brought on. It gets directed at me when I am asking a reasonable question or trying to just have conversations. We have been married
Korks
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Mydayis effective for Adderall tolerant individuals?
Hi everyone, my name is jenni, I’m a 31yo single mom with an amazing 4yo son. Recently we were living in a domestic violence shelter for over 4 months until I was fortunate enough to find an amazing program through Vantage Health Systems, a mental health facility, called Opening Doors. The program provides
Hi everyone, my name is jenni, I’m a 31yo single mom with an amazing 4yo son. Recently we were living in a domestic violence shelter for over 4 months until I was fortunate enough to find an amazing program through Vantage Health Systems, a mental health facility, called Opening Doors. The program provides
SlothCircus
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
7yr old on Focalin but something has to change
We have had him on
Focalin
XR
during the day and
Focalin
in the evening. He has been taking this medication for 4mos but the behaviors have not improved. He is fine for me at home but at school, every hour is touch and go.
We have had him on
Focalin
XR
during the day and
Focalin
in the evening. He has been taking this medication for 4mos but the behaviors have not improved. He is fine for me at home but at school, every hour is touch and go.
LostNNeverland
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
7 years ago
6 year old out of control
My 6 year old son was diagnosed back in may of 2017, since then he was placed on focalin 5mg and now he is on 10mg, ever since the dosesge increase he has been awful, very difient and down right disrespectful of everything and everyone, he has a very hard time focusing on anything, he is currently in
My 6 year old son was diagnosed back in may of 2017, since then he was placed on focalin 5mg and now he is on 10mg, ever since the dosesge increase he has been awful, very difient and down right disrespectful of everything and everyone, he has a very hard time focusing on anything, he is currently in
Ksteele730
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Vyvanse working well
I wanted to post an update on my 7-year-old son Luke who started taking Vyvanse in early December. I'm happy to report that this medication seems to be working well and we even increased his dosage from 10 mg. to 20 mg. The experience with this drug is so much better than Focalin, which made him withdrawn
I wanted to post an update on my 7-year-old son Luke who started taking Vyvanse in early December. I'm happy to report that this medication seems to be working well and we even increased his dosage from 10 mg. to 20 mg. The experience with this drug is so much better than Focalin, which made him withdrawn
czerbe69
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Focalin?
My son is 11 and was just diagnosed with ADHD. His doctor prescribed focalin extended release capsules. Waiting for the pharmacy to fill the prescription... we may have to wait until next week. Just wanted to know if any of you have used focalin and whether it has been successful or not. We will also
My son is 11 and was just diagnosed with ADHD. His doctor prescribed focalin extended release capsules. Waiting for the pharmacy to fill the prescription... we may have to wait until next week. Just wanted to know if any of you have used focalin and whether it has been successful or not. We will also
Rita_27
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
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