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Extended Release Medication Problems
I find I crash hard from Adderall XR but not the IR. Anyone else have those issues? I've heard some people have problems with extended release medications but can't find any research on it to present to my doctor.
I find I crash hard from Adderall XR but not the IR. Anyone else have those issues? I've heard some people have problems with extended release medications but can't find any research on it to present to my doctor.
Verballydisjointed
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
Focalin XR Parents
Hi All, Looking for some feedback on what to feed my child before
Focalin
XR
10 mg. He's 8, recently diagnosed with ADHD after a LONG LONG road trying to figure out why he couldn't control his emotions.
Hi All, Looking for some feedback on what to feed my child before
Focalin
XR
10 mg. He's 8, recently diagnosed with ADHD after a LONG LONG road trying to figure out why he couldn't control his emotions.
Polenjbp1
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Adderall XR experience.
We are on day 3 of 10mg adderall XR with my 6 year old son. It’s been heartbreaking so far. He’s so irritable and emotional. The sitter says he hasn’t even laughed or smiled today. We are trying to give it a good week, but gosh… it’s hard to know what to do!
We are on day 3 of 10mg adderall XR with my 6 year old son. It’s been heartbreaking so far. He’s so irritable and emotional. The sitter says he hasn’t even laughed or smiled today. We are trying to give it a good week, but gosh… it’s hard to know what to do!
Kylee162
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
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Decreased appetite & picky eater
Hi - So my 6 year old son has been on Adderall XR and as his dose has increased we are now seeing a large decrease in his appetite. He is a thin kiddo as it is, so losing weight isn't something he has much leeway on. He's just over 4ft tall and 46 lbs. I've been giving him incentives for eating which
Hi - So my 6 year old son has been on Adderall XR and as his dose has increased we are now seeing a large decrease in his appetite. He is a thin kiddo as it is, so losing weight isn't something he has much leeway on. He's just over 4ft tall and 46 lbs. I've been giving him incentives for eating which
SoundersFCFan
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Meds and Marijuana use
I smoked marijuana a fair amount about 16 years ago before I was diagnosed with ADHD and then I just stopped. A few years later I was diagnosed with ADHD and I have anxiety with a bit of depression. I’ve been taking Adderall for several years now, currently taking Adderall XR 25mg twice a day, Cymbalta
I smoked marijuana a fair amount about 16 years ago before I was diagnosed with ADHD and then I just stopped. A few years later I was diagnosed with ADHD and I have anxiety with a bit of depression. I’ve been taking Adderall for several years now, currently taking Adderall XR 25mg twice a day, Cymbalta
JakeF21
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
What is the ideal dose for maximum medication effectiveness Focalin XR
My 17 yr old son has tried several different medications and currently on
Focalin
XR
. He started with 20mg and increased dose until 35 mg. When he took 35mg for a day he experienced increased heart rate, so it was reduced to 30mg.
My 17 yr old son has tried several different medications and currently on
Focalin
XR
. He started with 20mg and increased dose until 35 mg. When he took 35mg for a day he experienced increased heart rate, so it was reduced to 30mg.
Hidden
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
New to the group
Hey y'all. My 3 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD about 6 months ago. We began the generic form of Focalin about 4 months ago, and it seems as though it's no longer working. I'm definitely here for advice and to know that we're not in this alone. It feels as though no one knows what we're going through
Hey y'all. My 3 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD about 6 months ago. We began the generic form of Focalin about 4 months ago, and it seems as though it's no longer working. I'm definitely here for advice and to know that we're not in this alone. It feels as though no one knows what we're going through
MrsKathiB
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Any advice Re Brain Balance?
Hi, Has anyone had experience with the national franchise Brain Balance Achievement Center to help with ADHD? We did assessment and it sounds like my daughter has a lot of visual and sensory issues going on. Program supposed to do exercises/tasks to strengthen neural pathways in brain and improve function
Hi, Has anyone had experience with the national franchise Brain Balance Achievement Center to help with ADHD? We did assessment and it sounds like my daughter has a lot of visual and sensory issues going on. Program supposed to do exercises/tasks to strengthen neural pathways in brain and improve function
LOATer
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
new here
hi! our daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD –– predominantly inattentive presentation. the struggle is real! for all of us. will be starting Focalin today. any advice or thoughts are welcome. thank you!
hi! our daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD –– predominantly inattentive presentation. the struggle is real! for all of us. will be starting Focalin today. any advice or thoughts are welcome. thank you!
artistmomMe
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
New here-First Post
My 12 year old is about to switch from prozac to lexapro and I'm worried it wont help or it will potentially make things worse. He's also taking strattera. Doctor might start him on focalin in a few weeks. I'm so overwhelmed having my child on so many medications. He struggles with depression/adhd
My 12 year old is about to switch from prozac to lexapro and I'm worried it wont help or it will potentially make things worse. He's also taking strattera. Doctor might start him on focalin in a few weeks. I'm so overwhelmed having my child on so many medications. He struggles with depression/adhd
Daffodilmom
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Pulling out hair at night
My 6 year old ADHD daughter has been pulling out head hair at night for past 3 weeks. I was hoping it was a phase and would stop. There are golfball sized balls of hair every morning in her bed. She is going bald and I want to cry. She said she wants to stop but can’t. I tried giving her more sensory
My 6 year old ADHD daughter has been pulling out head hair at night for past 3 weeks. I was hoping it was a phase and would stop. There are golfball sized balls of hair every morning in her bed. She is going bald and I want to cry. She said she wants to stop but can’t. I tried giving her more sensory
LOATer
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Jornay PM
Hello to all, Does anyone have any experience with using Jornay PM for their child? Our 8 year old has recently been prescribed this.. changing from Focalin.
Hello to all, Does anyone have any experience with using Jornay PM for their child? Our 8 year old has recently been prescribed this.. changing from Focalin.
Patriot14
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Antidepressants for ADHD and aggression
Focalin
XR
has helped but only mildly. My 7 year old (8 in a few weeks) son has anxiety and aggression at school and will shut down and refuse to do any assignments. We have trialed many different medications including Adderall, guanfacine, clonidine, etc.
Focalin
XR
has helped but only mildly. My 7 year old (8 in a few weeks) son has anxiety and aggression at school and will shut down and refuse to do any assignments. We have trialed many different medications including Adderall, guanfacine, clonidine, etc.
Stefanyc1
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
4 years ago
Swings in emotions and ability to cope-new to the group
Hi, I am looking for suggestions on how to handle my 9 year old daughter's emotional pendulum. She is on Focalin and takes an afternoon booster as well. There are times, in the morning and evening mostly, where she absolutely looses it over seemingly insignificant things. She then gets trapped in this
Hi, I am looking for suggestions on how to handle my 9 year old daughter's emotional pendulum. She is on Focalin and takes an afternoon booster as well. There are times, in the morning and evening mostly, where she absolutely looses it over seemingly insignificant things. She then gets trapped in this
macintoshswim
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Eloping son with ADHD
He takes
Focalin
XR
15 mg in the morning and Intuniv 2mg at 4pm. He does great on the
Focalin
XR
until about noon and then he crashes and become angry. He cannot possibly being burning through the extended release that quickly because he gets a 2nd wind of focused energy at about 3pm.
He takes
Focalin
XR
15 mg in the morning and Intuniv 2mg at 4pm. He does great on the
Focalin
XR
until about noon and then he crashes and become angry. He cannot possibly being burning through the extended release that quickly because he gets a 2nd wind of focused energy at about 3pm.
Stefanyc1
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
4 years ago
Orlando,Fl
He is currently taking
Focalin
XR
in the morning and Intuiv (guanfacine ER) at night.
He is currently taking
Focalin
XR
in the morning and Intuiv (guanfacine ER) at night.
Stefanyc1
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
4 years ago
ADHD Medication anxiety
Hi! I just got diagnosed with combined type ADHD, and i’m going to be starting adderall xr this week, but i’m kind of nervous. any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hi! I just got diagnosed with combined type ADHD, and i’m going to be starting adderall xr this week, but i’m kind of nervous. any tips would be greatly appreciated!
ktmedc
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
Got diagnosed with adhd last week. Prescribed Adderall xr 30mg, suddenly experiencing crash. Help
Hello, I was prescribed adderall xr 30mg a week ago. I didn’t know I had adhd until I went back to school after being out of it for 5 years. The first 3 days was amazing, I was completing all my assignments and getting ahead. Then suddenly the 4th day I felt sleepy and fatigued, I have blurry vision
Hello, I was prescribed adderall xr 30mg a week ago. I didn’t know I had adhd until I went back to school after being out of it for 5 years. The first 3 days was amazing, I was completing all my assignments and getting ahead. Then suddenly the 4th day I felt sleepy and fatigued, I have blurry vision
Impressionsvanity
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
Guanfacine- 1st Day
Hello everyone! My 9 year old started using Guanfacine last night and started on 1mg. I know it’s still very new but did anyone here experience increased appetite? Also any thoughts or experience with Guanfacine that you could share with me will also be helpful. Just a little background. We have
Hello everyone! My 9 year old started using Guanfacine last night and started on 1mg. I know it’s still very new but did anyone here experience increased appetite? Also any thoughts or experience with Guanfacine that you could share with me will also be helpful. Just a little background. We have
Sy5636
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 years ago
Vyvanse vs Adderall XR/IR Experiences
What has people’s experience been with Vyvanse vs Adderall XR? I’m taking 60mg of Vyvanse which is great for the 4-5 hours it’s working but the crash is becoming more difficult and just need a more prolonged focus. I’m leery to even go up to the 70mg. Has anyone had the same experience with Vyvanse
What has people’s experience been with Vyvanse vs Adderall XR? I’m taking 60mg of Vyvanse which is great for the 4-5 hours it’s working but the crash is becoming more difficult and just need a more prolonged focus. I’m leery to even go up to the 70mg. Has anyone had the same experience with Vyvanse
Kgbuggy
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
3 years ago
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