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First day on meds - jittery?
Just completed day 1 of dexmethylphenidate
xr
10mg (generic for
focalin
xr
). I haven't taken ADHD meds before. Is it normal to feel jittery? I felt like how I am when I drink too much coffee (which I am sensitive to, to begin with).
Just completed day 1 of dexmethylphenidate
xr
10mg (generic for
focalin
xr
). I haven't taken ADHD meds before. Is it normal to feel jittery? I felt like how I am when I drink too much coffee (which I am sensitive to, to begin with).
sophistikat
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
1 year ago
Side effects of Adderall XR
Has anyone else developed a sore throat or cough on Adderall XR? If so does regular Adderall have the same effect. I’ve recently (about 4-5 months ago) started ADHD meds after being off for about 8 years. I suffer from EDS (excessive daytime sleepiness) in addition to ADHD of the primarily inattentive
Has anyone else developed a sore throat or cough on Adderall XR? If so does regular Adderall have the same effect. I’ve recently (about 4-5 months ago) started ADHD meds after being off for about 8 years. I suffer from EDS (excessive daytime sleepiness) in addition to ADHD of the primarily inattentive
Naturegames
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 months ago
Meds for DMDD & ADHD
My son was recently diagnosed with DMDD along with his ADHD last week. I was wondering if any parents here have their kids on any medications for both disorders? So far his psychiatrist only prescribed him with Quillivant XR. we haven’t started medicating him yet because we’re waiting for authorization
My son was recently diagnosed with DMDD along with his ADHD last week. I was wondering if any parents here have their kids on any medications for both disorders? So far his psychiatrist only prescribed him with Quillivant XR. we haven’t started medicating him yet because we’re waiting for authorization
Mommywarrior4LC
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 months ago
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Dynavel XR
my son has tried
Focalin
short and long acting, Jornay PM, Adderal
xr
and Metadate CD. We have never had great luck with maki my a big difference, especially in the emotional dysregulation. He takes Abilify, Clonidine, Prozac and Lamictal also.
my son has tried
Focalin
short and long acting, Jornay PM, Adderal
xr
and Metadate CD. We have never had great luck with maki my a big difference, especially in the emotional dysregulation. He takes Abilify, Clonidine, Prozac and Lamictal also.
hygienehollie
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
What To Do Next?
Hi Friends, First post here, although I've come back to this forum a few times. I'm at a spot where, even though I know it's untrue, I feel like I'm experiencing anxiety like no one has ever experienced it before (we all know the lonely feeling). I've been dealing with this for about a year an a half
Hi Friends, First post here, although I've come back to this forum a few times. I'm at a spot where, even though I know it's untrue, I feel like I'm experiencing anxiety like no one has ever experienced it before (we all know the lonely feeling). I've been dealing with this for about a year an a half
Cam_Cam_Cam
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
5 months ago
Positive results from Guanfacine ER 1 mg
My now 9 yr old daughter was diagnosed with ODD around age 5 (took the Vanderbilt test), but did not take any medications. We tried therapy for a few sessions, but could not continue due to me switching jobs and she wasn't responding to it. She told me therapy wasn't going to help her. She was subsequentially
My now 9 yr old daughter was diagnosed with ODD around age 5 (took the Vanderbilt test), but did not take any medications. We tried therapy for a few sessions, but could not continue due to me switching jobs and she wasn't responding to it. She told me therapy wasn't going to help her. She was subsequentially
MyReese
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
10 months ago
Antidepressant
I have being on effexor xr for about 5 years it has helped me very much. But theirs is a down fall , If I don't take with in couple of hours of waking up. I begin to feel sick such running nose, headache, nauseous. Also you need to be monitoring your blood pressure because can cause change on your
I have being on effexor xr for about 5 years it has helped me very much. But theirs is a down fall , If I don't take with in couple of hours of waking up. I begin to feel sick such running nose, headache, nauseous. Also you need to be monitoring your blood pressure because can cause change on your
Jazzynchubb
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
9 months ago
What dose of adderall is your child on?
Hi everyone! My son is 7 years old and up to 15mg of Adderall XR. I don’t see it working much anymore and the next increase will be 20mg. If your kid is around the same age and on Adderall, please share their milligram/dosing. Or did your kid not have the best results on it and switch to another stimulant
Hi everyone! My son is 7 years old and up to 15mg of Adderall XR. I don’t see it working much anymore and the next increase will be 20mg. If your kid is around the same age and on Adderall, please share their milligram/dosing. Or did your kid not have the best results on it and switch to another stimulant
MyWanderfulBoy
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
9 months ago
DD finally with a dx of ADHD inattentive with characteristics of hyperactivity, depression, ODD and anxiety
Hi! New here. My 9 yr old daughter finally got the dx of ADHD inattentive, with characteristics of hyperactivity (spinning in circles and bouncing off beds and furniture), depression, ODD and anxiety. Her pediatrician prescribed Focalin 10mg (she is tall and skinny, only 34th percentile in weight
Hi! New here. My 9 yr old daughter finally got the dx of ADHD inattentive, with characteristics of hyperactivity (spinning in circles and bouncing off beds and furniture), depression, ODD and anxiety. Her pediatrician prescribed Focalin 10mg (she is tall and skinny, only 34th percentile in weight
MyReese
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Son graduation is Friday I'm scared ill miss another one 😢
This would be the second graduation I miss if I can't sine home make it out of bed 😩. My faimly will be extremely disappointed as will he I'm sure 😔 do far I miss put on his baseball games and karate and every vacation since he was born. I don't see a reason to be here anymore he loves me I know
This would be the second graduation I miss if I can't sine home make it out of bed 😩. My faimly will be extremely disappointed as will he I'm sure 😔 do far I miss put on his baseball games and karate and every vacation since he was born. I don't see a reason to be here anymore he loves me I know
ToesKnees
in
Functional Neurological Disorder - FND Hope
11 months ago
Stimulants during school breaks/summer?
Hi everyone, My son recently started on Focalin, which he takes in the mornings; he also takes Guanfacine in the evenings. He's just started his spring break. Since he's out of school, I thought I might give him a break from Focalin, which can give him late-afternoon mood swings. On the other hand
Hi everyone, My son recently started on Focalin, which he takes in the mornings; he also takes Guanfacine in the evenings. He's just started his spring break. Since he's out of school, I thought I might give him a break from Focalin, which can give him late-afternoon mood swings. On the other hand
louisepearl
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Switched 8yo medication from Concerta XR to Focalin XR concerns
We made the mutual decision to go a different route beginning of January and they put him on
Focalin
XR
5mg and miralax for 5 days to clear him out. Fast forward to now, the stomach aches have disappeared, but the behavioral issues have increased as well as his anger and irritability.
We made the mutual decision to go a different route beginning of January and they put him on
Focalin
XR
5mg and miralax for 5 days to clear him out. Fast forward to now, the stomach aches have disappeared, but the behavioral issues have increased as well as his anger and irritability.
Boymom0408
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Adderall XR 20mg
I was finally diagnosed after a lifetime of feeling unmotivated and not like a normal person. I’m 35.. My doctor wanted to put me on Vyvance to help with weight loss as well, but my insurance won’t cover it until I try other alternatives. So he recommended Adderall XR 20mg. Today was my first day. I
I was finally diagnosed after a lifetime of feeling unmotivated and not like a normal person. I’m 35.. My doctor wanted to put me on Vyvance to help with weight loss as well, but my insurance won’t cover it until I try other alternatives. So he recommended Adderall XR 20mg. Today was my first day. I
Sunnydisposition1022
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
1 year ago
Child with ADHD and Severe Mood Swings
My wife and I have 2 children with ADHD. Our son is 10 and is having some very defiant mood swings. Usually every morning before his medicine and again in the evenings when his medication is wearing off. We are wondering if it is ODD or just mood shifts from the lack of medicine in his system. Consequences
My wife and I have 2 children with ADHD. Our son is 10 and is having some very defiant mood swings. Usually every morning before his medicine and again in the evenings when his medication is wearing off. We are wondering if it is ODD or just mood shifts from the lack of medicine in his system. Consequences
Dadof2ADHD
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
daughter can’t stand chewing sounds
Hi Everyone! My 12 year old started expressing her irritation with the sound of others chewing food around a year ago. She can eat dinner with the family but at certain times and if the house is especially quiet, she can’t stand the sound. She says sometimes she has to move away from her loud chewing
Hi Everyone! My 12 year old started expressing her irritation with the sound of others chewing food around a year ago. She can eat dinner with the family but at certain times and if the house is especially quiet, she can’t stand the sound. She says sometimes she has to move away from her loud chewing
Yellow-cello
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Experience with Straterra
My 8 year old has been prescribed the non stimulant Straterra for his extreme lack focus and mild hyperactivity. We decided to go this route due to him already being in the 9th percentile for weight. From what his dr told me and what I’ve read, it takes a couple weeks to build up and for some people
My 8 year old has been prescribed the non stimulant Straterra for his extreme lack focus and mild hyperactivity. We decided to go this route due to him already being in the 9th percentile for weight. From what his dr told me and what I’ve read, it takes a couple weeks to build up and for some people
Numberate
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Alternatives to Vyvance?
Hello, I had posted another article the other day, which has been very helpful. This subject was posed in there but I thought a direct question would help. My son is 27 and has been on Vyvanse 70 mg for 10 years. I know it is not working. He seems to function well at work. He has a detailed job
Hello, I had posted another article the other day, which has been very helpful. This subject was posed in there but I thought a direct question would help. My son is 27 and has been on Vyvanse 70 mg for 10 years. I know it is not working. He seems to function well at work. He has a detailed job
Larkin29
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Introduction
hi everyone, I’m 50, in perimenopause and struggling big time with declining cognition, adhd hormonal issues. I currently take adderall XR which I find helpful but it wears off quickly. Would like to use hormone replacement But Dr says no…I’m still menstruating every month.
hi everyone, I’m 50, in perimenopause and struggling big time with declining cognition, adhd hormonal issues. I currently take adderall XR which I find helpful but it wears off quickly. Would like to use hormone replacement But Dr says no…I’m still menstruating every month.
ScaryMary123
in
Menopause and Perimenopause Support
1 year ago
Decision to medicate
He was 8 and we had him on
Focalin
xr
and it made a big difference for him. It was still him but slowed down to where he could better regulate his emotions and move past things. Unfortunately we stopped due to his appetite.
He was 8 and we had him on
Focalin
xr
and it made a big difference for him. It was still him but slowed down to where he could better regulate his emotions and move past things. Unfortunately we stopped due to his appetite.
Numberate
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Focalin ER/ Dexmethylphenidate induced tics
Hello everyone and Happy New year, This post is regarding my six year old son who was prescribed Focalin ER generic brand for his ADHD. I was unaware at that time what tics looks like until it became severe. His severity extended to hitting himself to relieve his tics. I am worried as it’s been
Hello everyone and Happy New year, This post is regarding my six year old son who was prescribed Focalin ER generic brand for his ADHD. I was unaware at that time what tics looks like until it became severe. His severity extended to hitting himself to relieve his tics. I am worried as it’s been
Firstrayofthesun
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
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