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Tics with Metadate CD
Just curious if anyone else’s child has experienced tics with Metadate CD. My son initially started taking Metadate CD last year and we noticed a tic that started where he shoves his fingers in his butt. Over time it subsided some and wasn’t as frequent. Now three weeks ago they replaced his afternoon
Just curious if anyone else’s child has experienced tics with Metadate CD. My son initially started taking Metadate CD last year and we noticed a tic that started where he shoves his fingers in his butt. Over time it subsided some and wasn’t as frequent. Now three weeks ago they replaced his afternoon
hygienehollie
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Medication for impulse and regulating emotions
Hi I recently posted about starting my son back up on meds. We had my son revaluated and his pediatrician put him on Concerta even though we tried it years ago and said focalin seemed to work best for him. Not surprised but the Concerta did not work and just made him more sensitive than anything.
Hi I recently posted about starting my son back up on meds. We had my son revaluated and his pediatrician put him on Concerta even though we tried it years ago and said focalin seemed to work best for him. Not surprised but the Concerta did not work and just made him more sensitive than anything.
Numberate
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Is it possible that side effects from Focalin are negating the effects of Clonazepam?
I am prescribed Focalin and Clonazepam(Seizures & Anxiety). The Clonazepam has worked wonders for my sleep habits and I admit that it does help calm me down in the afternoon. The issue is that I am extremely irritable throughout the day even when taking the Clonazepam. I started keeping a journal and
I am prescribed Focalin and Clonazepam(Seizures & Anxiety). The Clonazepam has worked wonders for my sleep habits and I admit that it does help calm me down in the afternoon. The issue is that I am extremely irritable throughout the day even when taking the Clonazepam. I started keeping a journal and
sourpjays
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
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Hi I'm new here. How can I help my son?
He is on meds
Focalin
xr
. Some of his behaviors I cannot comprehend or understand his motives or what he gets out of it. We live with my parents who have their own beliefs about how i should discipline my son.
He is on meds
Focalin
xr
. Some of his behaviors I cannot comprehend or understand his motives or what he gets out of it. We live with my parents who have their own beliefs about how i should discipline my son.
kaoskrsp
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
ADHD and Addictions
A couple of quick questions: First, has anyone ever had an issue where they feel that their doctor has them on too low a dosage and refuses to increase it claiming that anything above my dosage increases my chances of developing side effects? I am currently on 30 mgs (which, to be fair is, several milligrams
A couple of quick questions: First, has anyone ever had an issue where they feel that their doctor has them on too low a dosage and refuses to increase it claiming that anything above my dosage increases my chances of developing side effects? I am currently on 30 mgs (which, to be fair is, several milligrams
rmsmi28
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Dealing with a 6yo with EXTREME behavior disorders
We had him on
Focalin
XR
for about 2 years and have now switched him to Vyvanse 20mg as well as Guanfacine 2mg. I can't even accurately put into words what we are dealing with. Every moment is a struggle with him. He has no self-control and is extremely impulsive.
We had him on
Focalin
XR
for about 2 years and have now switched him to Vyvanse 20mg as well as Guanfacine 2mg. I can't even accurately put into words what we are dealing with. Every moment is a struggle with him. He has no self-control and is extremely impulsive.
acookson621
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Need Suggestions for Improving Sleep Behavior
Current medications include
Focalin
XR
in the AM and Prozac. At bedtime, we give Melatonin and he began taking Clonidine XR about a month ago. This addition has really helped him to sleep soundly most nights and now he "sleeps in" on the weekends, rather than being up by 5-6am.
Current medications include
Focalin
XR
in the AM and Prozac. At bedtime, we give Melatonin and he began taking Clonidine XR about a month ago. This addition has really helped him to sleep soundly most nights and now he "sleeps in" on the weekends, rather than being up by 5-6am.
boy_mama_lu
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Questioning NP aversion to stimulant medication for 12yr old
Our 12 year old is newly diagnosed ADHD combination in December. This came after my own diagnosis at age 35 last summer. My own journey to diagnosis and freedom from previous weight of medication-managed anxiety and depression has been amazing. I have gradually eliminated and am weaning off medications
Our 12 year old is newly diagnosed ADHD combination in December. This came after my own diagnosis at age 35 last summer. My own journey to diagnosis and freedom from previous weight of medication-managed anxiety and depression has been amazing. I have gradually eliminated and am weaning off medications
violinteacher
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Tics with Stimulant Medication
Hi Everyone, I’m looking for any advice here… my 8 year old is has new repetitive “tics” that have appeared over the past 2 months. He’s currently on Focalin immediate release and has been for about 1 year. When he was in kindergarten (and before he was medicated) he had a throat clearing tick which
Hi Everyone, I’m looking for any advice here… my 8 year old is has new repetitive “tics” that have appeared over the past 2 months. He’s currently on Focalin immediate release and has been for about 1 year. When he was in kindergarten (and before he was medicated) he had a throat clearing tick which
BVBV
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Appreciate advice for my 8 yr. old grandson with ADHD who has serious bowel problems disrupting his day, focalin 5mg recently started. help!
thank you for any advice
thank you for any advice
sissy978
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Adderall xr and defiance/irritability
Hey guys, it has been awhile since I've posted but I'm back for some guidance. I have a 14 year old son that has been treated with Concertasince 5 years old until about 2 months ago. He was having a horrible time at school and failing every subject. I took him to a child psychologist and his meds were
Hey guys, it has been awhile since I've posted but I'm back for some guidance. I have a 14 year old son that has been treated with Concertasince 5 years old until about 2 months ago. He was having a horrible time at school and failing every subject. I took him to a child psychologist and his meds were
spookyscaryskeletons
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
2 Long acting stimulants per day?
Hello, I am curious if anyone else has a kiddo who metabolizes their stimulant at a very fast rate and requires 2 long acting doses? My son takes 20mg of Focalin at 7am and its out of his system around 1:30. We do a 10mg booster of short acting methylphenidate in the afternoon at 2pm(because thats the
Hello, I am curious if anyone else has a kiddo who metabolizes their stimulant at a very fast rate and requires 2 long acting doses? My son takes 20mg of Focalin at 7am and its out of his system around 1:30. We do a 10mg booster of short acting methylphenidate in the afternoon at 2pm(because thats the
SurvivorFan
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Your input/ experience please!!!!
Hi everyone, I've been diagnosed with adhd 3months ago and depression +anxiety, 4 years ago. I was on 100mg zoloft am. With adderall xr 10mg, 10mg ir at 10.30am(time when I start studying) and 5mg ir as needed. The response was okay but every next day , I feel like the medication is not working or
Hi everyone, I've been diagnosed with adhd 3months ago and depression +anxiety, 4 years ago. I was on 100mg zoloft am. With adderall xr 10mg, 10mg ir at 10.30am(time when I start studying) and 5mg ir as needed. The response was okay but every next day , I feel like the medication is not working or
Hopefullymoon
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Anger issues/ explosive outbursts
My son has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and Mood dysregulation disorder. He is going to be ten in April, we have tried multiple stimulants etc. to help. He currently takes Metadate CD, Focalin for afternoon and evening boosters, Prozac, Abilify. Recently he started intuniv….. We are struggling with
My son has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and Mood dysregulation disorder. He is going to be ten in April, we have tried multiple stimulants etc. to help. He currently takes Metadate CD, Focalin for afternoon and evening boosters, Prozac, Abilify. Recently he started intuniv….. We are struggling with
hygienehollie
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
3year old and vyvance
My son is 3 years old, recently diagnosed with adhd and possibly asd. He had trouble sleeping so they said clonidine it worked now he wakes up every night around 3am he goes to around 9:30-10pm. He was so hyper i tried everto control him and i just can’t on my own he literally climbs the walls breaks
My son is 3 years old, recently diagnosed with adhd and possibly asd. He had trouble sleeping so they said clonidine it worked now he wakes up every night around 3am he goes to around 9:30-10pm. He was so hyper i tried everto control him and i just can’t on my own he literally climbs the walls breaks
Bubblelip123
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Starting Zoloft and a new job... when to take adderall again?
Hey yall! So I’ve been taking Adderall XR (15mg) and prescribed IR to take when needed for adhd (inattentive). The combo works well for me but my psych put me on Zoloft to get a handle on my depression. We tried wellbutrin which felt like magic but I was getting some of the serious/rare side effects
Hey yall! So I’ve been taking Adderall XR (15mg) and prescribed IR to take when needed for adhd (inattentive). The combo works well for me but my psych put me on Zoloft to get a handle on my depression. We tried wellbutrin which felt like magic but I was getting some of the serious/rare side effects
humble-rasberry
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Inattentive ADD - trying to find right medication - stimulants make her defiant and avoid schoolwork, nonstimulants haven’t been successful
My 9yo daughter has inattentive ADD and we are struggling to find the right medication. I homeschool as well - so I see for myself how the different meds manifest. After daytrana patch (or adderall XR at a different time) - refuses to do schoolwork, is defiant to me and is rude to her little sister
My 9yo daughter has inattentive ADD and we are struggling to find the right medication. I homeschool as well - so I see for myself how the different meds manifest. After daytrana patch (or adderall XR at a different time) - refuses to do schoolwork, is defiant to me and is rude to her little sister
WDWFan123
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Feeling confused
Recently diagnosed with adult ADHD-inattentive type. I was previously treated for depression by a nurse practitioner with no big difference in mood and constant daily mood swings. I just saw a psychiatrist and after evaluation she believes I have adhd and my mood swings only happen when I am very overwhelmed
Recently diagnosed with adult ADHD-inattentive type. I was previously treated for depression by a nurse practitioner with no big difference in mood and constant daily mood swings. I just saw a psychiatrist and after evaluation she believes I have adhd and my mood swings only happen when I am very overwhelmed
Cham845
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
New Member with ADHD
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed 3yrs ago at age 49. My Drs kept putting me on anti anxiety or anti depression medicines for years without any success. Finally sent me to a therapist who diagnosed me with ADHD. I was prescribed Adderall XR and it made such a difference. My husband was especially happy.
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed 3yrs ago at age 49. My Drs kept putting me on anti anxiety or anti depression medicines for years without any success. Finally sent me to a therapist who diagnosed me with ADHD. I was prescribed Adderall XR and it made such a difference. My husband was especially happy.
Hidden
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Adderall causing anger or sadness?
Hi, our 5 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD and we are in the process of finding a medication for him that works. Has anyone noticed if Concerta/Adderall brought on more mood swings, anger or low self-esteem? We feel like there was a very noticeable change once we started med[i]s but want to
Hi, our 5 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD and we are in the process of finding a medication for him that works. Has anyone noticed if Concerta/Adderall brought on more mood swings, anger or low self-esteem? We feel like there was a very noticeable change once we started med[i]s but want to
FulmerFamily
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
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