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Just an update
So, we thought we had it all figured out with the
Focalin
XR, but after about 4 months, it began to loose its effectiveness and my son began experiencing more unpleasant side effects. We discovered that the Cyprohetadine or the combination of it and the
Focalin
was really making him miserable.
So, we thought we had it all figured out with the
Focalin
XR, but after about 4 months, it began to loose its effectiveness and my son began experiencing more unpleasant side effects. We discovered that the Cyprohetadine or the combination of it and the
Focalin
was really making him miserable.
sarahchiov
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Struggling with ADHD with my 6 year old
He’s now on
Focalin
(ADHD) medication and it’s still early but showing good and bad results. I suffer from support and feeling alone In this process and also no place that can accommodate him while on summer break.
He’s now on
Focalin
(ADHD) medication and it’s still early but showing good and bad results. I suffer from support and feeling alone In this process and also no place that can accommodate him while on summer break.
Niko2012
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
NEW TO GROUP - LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON ADHD/ODD
SHE HAS BEEN ON
FOCALIN
XR SINCE THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS IN 2008. SO I DO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH ADHD. ONE ISSUE I HAVE IS AN EX SPOUSE WHO IS UNEDUCATED AND UNINTERESTED IN THIS ISSUE, SO I FEEL I HAVE NO SUPPORT IN GETTING MY DAUGHTER HELP.
SHE HAS BEEN ON
FOCALIN
XR SINCE THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS IN 2008. SO I DO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH ADHD. ONE ISSUE I HAVE IS AN EX SPOUSE WHO IS UNEDUCATED AND UNINTERESTED IN THIS ISSUE, SO I FEEL I HAVE NO SUPPORT IN GETTING MY DAUGHTER HELP.
MDKENNY
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
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ADHD help
We have been on 4 different doses of
Focalin
, the latest being 25 mg. I have removed all red dye from his diet, caffeine intake is limited, yet he is still struggling in school, social settings, and home. What else can I do?
We have been on 4 different doses of
Focalin
, the latest being 25 mg. I have removed all red dye from his diet, caffeine intake is limited, yet he is still struggling in school, social settings, and home. What else can I do?
Blessed2bmom
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Non-Stimulants
Hi all, So my 10 year old son has not been doing well on
Focalin
and he didn’t do well on adderall either. Both medication I feel add anger and aggressive behaviors. His emotions are all over the place and very depressed at time.
Hi all, So my 10 year old son has not been doing well on
Focalin
and he didn’t do well on adderall either. Both medication I feel add anger and aggressive behaviors. His emotions are all over the place and very depressed at time.
Cjlyn
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Feeling down
My son has been on
Focalin
XR and Guanfacine ER for about four months. Things improved somewhat as the daily phone calls from the school stopped; however the incidents he has had seem to feel more dangerous. He tried to hurt another child at school on Friday and had to be picked up.
My son has been on
Focalin
XR and Guanfacine ER for about four months. Things improved somewhat as the daily phone calls from the school stopped; however the incidents he has had seem to feel more dangerous. He tried to hurt another child at school on Friday and had to be picked up.
Cjkchamp
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
My Boy- ADHD combined type
He has been doing really well on
Focalin
15 mg. It’s like night and day! However, after school when the meds wear off he sometimes does not come home right away after school. Just goes with friends to their house (parents are home) but it’s nerve-wracking. And I don’t know where he is.
He has been doing really well on
Focalin
15 mg. It’s like night and day! However, after school when the meds wear off he sometimes does not come home right away after school. Just goes with friends to their house (parents are home) but it’s nerve-wracking. And I don’t know where he is.
Kiki45
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Daughter Diagnosed with ADHD, any tips/stories with similar situations are welcomed?!
She prescribed her 5mg of
Focalin
XR and I cried all day yesterday just thinking about it. I don't want my child on Medication forever! please help!
She prescribed her 5mg of
Focalin
XR and I cried all day yesterday just thinking about it. I don't want my child on Medication forever! please help!
addyy_e
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Medication and or video games
My son is 10 years old and is on 10mg of
Focalin
. At first I thought it was the answer but I am questioning now wether to keep my son on it or not. Although his school says he is doing well at home is a nightmare. Absolute defiance, rage and meltdowns at night.
My son is 10 years old and is on 10mg of
Focalin
. At first I thought it was the answer but I am questioning now wether to keep my son on it or not. Although his school says he is doing well at home is a nightmare. Absolute defiance, rage and meltdowns at night.
Cjlyn
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Kid acts nutty at md office visits
We also have a f/u tomorrow with her md since her
focalin
xr hasn't help one bit. We are looking to switch to another medication to calm her down.
We also have a f/u tomorrow with her md since her
focalin
xr hasn't help one bit. We are looking to switch to another medication to calm her down.
janaq
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Refusal to complete schoolwork. Help?
He is currently taking
Focalin
XR 10mg and Escalitopran 5mg (for anxiety). At home, with friends, and family, he is a pleasant, sweet, smart, inquisitive child, and listens to adults. At school, it's the total opposite.
He is currently taking
Focalin
XR 10mg and Escalitopran 5mg (for anxiety). At home, with friends, and family, he is a pleasant, sweet, smart, inquisitive child, and listens to adults. At school, it's the total opposite.
DavisD888
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Focalin -intestinal side effects?
We just started him on 2.5 mg of
Focalin
one week ago just to see how he takes it. It has helped him focus better at school, but the last two days he has had some diarrhea. I knew nausea was sometimes a side effect of
Focalin
, but have any of your kids had diarrhea as a side effect?
We just started him on 2.5 mg of
Focalin
one week ago just to see how he takes it. It has helped him focus better at school, but the last two days he has had some diarrhea. I knew nausea was sometimes a side effect of
Focalin
, but have any of your kids had diarrhea as a side effect?
azulaco
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Newbee parent of 11 y/o boy w/ Adhd combined type
He currently takes 25mg of
Focalin
XR every morning. I would appreciate advice on what other parents are doing regarding problematic home behaviors. Within the last month he started pulling out his hair on his head and eyebrows.
He currently takes 25mg of
Focalin
XR every morning. I would appreciate advice on what other parents are doing regarding problematic home behaviors. Within the last month he started pulling out his hair on his head and eyebrows.
kaoskrsp
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Further Testing in public schools??
He is on 10mg of
Focalin
RX, which I feel he needs a slow acting dose in the afternoon but as of right now he is only on the 10. My sons therapist suggested I have him evaluated for Sensory integrated dysfunction or sensory processing disorder.
He is on 10mg of
Focalin
RX, which I feel he needs a slow acting dose in the afternoon but as of right now he is only on the 10. My sons therapist suggested I have him evaluated for Sensory integrated dysfunction or sensory processing disorder.
Cjlyn
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
The Medication Game
However, to help him at school we tried
Focalin
, Adderall and Vyvance with varying dosage. On all three he became extremely moody, depressed and angry. The Intuniv does a great job with the hyperactivity but we need something to help him with his focus as he's struggling academically.
However, to help him at school we tried
Focalin
, Adderall and Vyvance with varying dosage. On all three he became extremely moody, depressed and angry. The Intuniv does a great job with the hyperactivity but we need something to help him with his focus as he's struggling academically.
Wiola821
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Vyvanse making me more distracted? Hyperfocus?
Diagnosed ADHD 17 or so years ago, was on and off meds the first 5 years, but have been on some form of class 2 stimulant first with
Focalin
and now on Vyvanse at 70mg for the past 8 years.
Diagnosed ADHD 17 or so years ago, was on and off meds the first 5 years, but have been on some form of class 2 stimulant first with
Focalin
and now on Vyvanse at 70mg for the past 8 years.
Brottworks
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Focalin xr dosage change
We have now increased the dose to 30mg.. starting tomorrow. The lower dosages were doing absolutely nothing. I feel bad at times... I start to feel annoyed and upset when it's time for schoolboy be dismissed. It's like I have to hype myself up to deal with another evening of not listening, fighting
We have now increased the dose to 30mg.. starting tomorrow. The lower dosages were doing absolutely nothing. I feel bad at times... I start to feel annoyed and upset when it's time for schoolboy be dismissed. It's like I have to hype myself up to deal with another evening of not listening, fighting
janaq
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Bedtime struggles
Since I can remember he has never been a good sleeper but on the
Focalin
it’s become worse without the melatonin. Which I feel he may need something stronger. I am a pretty calm person. I usually try to use positive reinforcement when he behaves this way.
Since I can remember he has never been a good sleeper but on the
Focalin
it’s become worse without the melatonin. Which I feel he may need something stronger. I am a pretty calm person. I usually try to use positive reinforcement when he behaves this way.
Cjlyn
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Focalin xr..
My daughter started taking
focalin
xr 1 week ago. There has been no improvement. Started off with 5mg dose. Moved her up to the 10mg.. How long did it take for you to see results?
My daughter started taking
focalin
xr 1 week ago. There has been no improvement. Started off with 5mg dose. Moved her up to the 10mg.. How long did it take for you to see results?
janaq
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
New here and not sure which way to go
She has been on
Focalin
XR 15 mg and doing relatively well and has improved in school and behaviorally at home. They are now recommending Zoloft and CBT for her anxiety., as well. My biggest question is this....we are currently in NJ but will be relocating to Florida in the next few months.
She has been on
Focalin
XR 15 mg and doing relatively well and has improved in school and behaviorally at home. They are now recommending Zoloft and CBT for her anxiety., as well. My biggest question is this....we are currently in NJ but will be relocating to Florida in the next few months.
AvaPsmom
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
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