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ADHD with major anxiety and stress
Medication hasn't been effective (
Guanfacine
, Lamotrigine, Abilify) and mostly made it worse with side effects. We finally got the IEP going and it seems like it's just having specialist put pressure on him to get his work done in class.
Medication hasn't been effective (
Guanfacine
, Lamotrigine, Abilify) and mostly made it worse with side effects. We finally got the IEP going and it seems like it's just having specialist put pressure on him to get his work done in class.
Skeetpete
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
4 years ago
Extreme fatigue. Could it be the trileptal? Low sodium?
My soon to be 9 year old son has been on
Guanfacine
for 1.5 years. We are on 3mg. Once a day. Started having more issues at home and the school too. Psychiatrist added trileptal - 75mg am, and 75 mg after school. It’s been 3 weeks and 2 days since we started.
My soon to be 9 year old son has been on
Guanfacine
for 1.5 years. We are on 3mg. Once a day. Started having more issues at home and the school too. Psychiatrist added trileptal - 75mg am, and 75 mg after school. It’s been 3 weeks and 2 days since we started.
Doglady28
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
4 years ago
Anyone Else Highly Distractible? Potential ADD Comorbidity?
I am on a non-stimulant ADD medication called
Guanfacine
and I am in the early stages of it, but I think it is making me really sleepy so it is hard to concentrate because of that. In any case, wondering if anyone has had similar issues!
I am on a non-stimulant ADD medication called
Guanfacine
and I am in the early stages of it, but I think it is making me really sleepy so it is hard to concentrate because of that. In any case, wondering if anyone has had similar issues!
GreensOfSummer
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5 years ago
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My son has been taking
guanfacine
for over a year and the Dr is switching him to Straterra. Does anyone know if he needs to be tapered off and if he'll have rebound hypertension? Also does anyone have information on Straterra and it's success? Or if it affects children's liver alot?
My son has been taking
guanfacine
for over a year and the Dr is switching him to Straterra. Does anyone know if he needs to be tapered off and if he'll have rebound hypertension? Also does anyone have information on Straterra and it's success? Or if it affects children's liver alot?
DJKJ
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Is this Candy?!. Need Advise.
Currently he is on Ritalin LA, and
guanfacine
. Any insight.
Currently he is on Ritalin LA, and
guanfacine
. Any insight.
Hidden
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Our update on broad spectrum micronutrients
Not perfect, but for the last six weeks he had not had aggressive outbursts, he is off the
Guanfacine
, and his 2.5 mg dose of Focalin IR is also gone. On the weekends I don’t have him take the Focalin.
Not perfect, but for the last six weeks he had not had aggressive outbursts, he is off the
Guanfacine
, and his 2.5 mg dose of Focalin IR is also gone. On the weekends I don’t have him take the Focalin.
Cjkchamp
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Parenting models and books applicable to ADHD
We have him in Occupational therapy, counseling, and he is on
Guanfacine
, all of which have made a huge difference in his focus and behavioral issues. Parenting and discipline continues to be a battle with wins and losses. He can be very explosive and physical with me.
We have him in Occupational therapy, counseling, and he is on
Guanfacine
, all of which have made a huge difference in his focus and behavioral issues. Parenting and discipline continues to be a battle with wins and losses. He can be very explosive and physical with me.
MelissaBG
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Experience with Risperidone?
Currently taking Adzenys and
Guanfacine
but his psychiatrist wants to switch out
Guanfacine
for Risperidone since his extreme irritability and impulsiveness have been on the rise for a few months now.
Currently taking Adzenys and
Guanfacine
but his psychiatrist wants to switch out
Guanfacine
for Risperidone since his extreme irritability and impulsiveness have been on the rise for a few months now.
stepper541
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Supplements for ADHD?
We are starting
Guanfacine
and have been recommended omega-3 fish oil. I’m seeing a lot of varying recommendations on the internet for potency - does anyone have perspectives on what potency / ratio of the 3 / 6 in the fish oil is recommended? Thanks a ton.
We are starting
Guanfacine
and have been recommended omega-3 fish oil. I’m seeing a lot of varying recommendations on the internet for potency - does anyone have perspectives on what potency / ratio of the 3 / 6 in the fish oil is recommended? Thanks a ton.
ABPW
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Strange side effects of ADHD medication (Aderall, Guanfacine, Evekeo)
The first med prescribed to him is
guanfacine
(0.5 mg, twice daily). It made him very sleepy for the first few days. He then got used to it. It helped calmed down his hyperactivity in the first few months then it stopped working. We went back to his doctor and he added Aderall XR (once a day).
The first med prescribed to him is
guanfacine
(0.5 mg, twice daily). It made him very sleepy for the first few days. He then got used to it. It helped calmed down his hyperactivity in the first few months then it stopped working. We went back to his doctor and he added Aderall XR (once a day).
StressedmomwADHDboy
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
I can’t take it anymore :(
My son 14, Adhd , currently takes Vyvanse 20mg/
Guanfacine
2mg combo . We started in the mid December. It looked like finally we found the right medication, but we didn’t. He became upset, angry, mean and disrespectful.
My son 14, Adhd , currently takes Vyvanse 20mg/
Guanfacine
2mg combo . We started in the mid December. It looked like finally we found the right medication, but we didn’t. He became upset, angry, mean and disrespectful.
Aniusia
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Methylphenidate Good First-Choice Pediatric ADHD Drug
Amphetamines were inferior in tolerability to placebo in both children and adolescents (odds ratio [OR], 2.3) and adults (OR, 3.26), and
guanfacine
was inferior to placebo only in children and adolescents (OR, 2.64), while atomoxetine (OR, 2.33), methylphenidate (OR, 2.39) and modafinil (OR, 4.01) were
Amphetamines were inferior in tolerability to placebo in both children and adolescents (odds ratio [OR], 2.3) and adults (OR, 3.26), and
guanfacine
was inferior to placebo only in children and adolescents (OR, 2.64), while atomoxetine (OR, 2.33), methylphenidate (OR, 2.39) and modafinil (OR, 4.01) were
Pennywink
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
Guanfacine xr
The psychiatrist took him off the concerta and put him on
Guanfacine
xr. The side effects that I am reading make me nervous. I don’t want to make him a zombie. Does anyone have experience with this drug,? Thanks!
The psychiatrist took him off the concerta and put him on
Guanfacine
xr. The side effects that I am reading make me nervous. I don’t want to make him a zombie. Does anyone have experience with this drug,? Thanks!
Purplepuppy
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Medication stopped working after two weeks?
Hello Support team (Yes, you all are), My daughter is currently on Focalin XR which was increased in dosage, and started
Guanfacine
about 3-4 weeks ago. When the
guanfacine
was started, it was almost night and day. We had tons of great reports from school, she was making great progress at home.
Hello Support team (Yes, you all are), My daughter is currently on Focalin XR which was increased in dosage, and started
Guanfacine
about 3-4 weeks ago. When the
guanfacine
was started, it was almost night and day. We had tons of great reports from school, she was making great progress at home.
daemaitehn
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
How to convince a ADHD/ODD 10 yr old to take his medication and go to therapy
(he is taking Vyvanse,
guanfacine
). His psychiatrist believes that he would benefit from a mood stabilizer but he refuses to take a third medication. Any advice on how to work through this resistance to behavioral therapy and medication.
(he is taking Vyvanse,
guanfacine
). His psychiatrist believes that he would benefit from a mood stabilizer but he refuses to take a third medication. Any advice on how to work through this resistance to behavioral therapy and medication.
Searching18
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 years ago
psychiatrist dealing with ADHD
She recently started taking
guanfacine
at night to help regulate her moods- I would like a specialist who has expertise in ADHD AND the meds so that we can get her on the right track. Idk if Vyvanse is causing her to have more anxiety or not- Maybe she needs a new medication.
She recently started taking
guanfacine
at night to help regulate her moods- I would like a specialist who has expertise in ADHD AND the meds so that we can get her on the right track. Idk if Vyvanse is causing her to have more anxiety or not- Maybe she needs a new medication.
willandgrace
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
19 year old daughter with ADHD and now anxiety
Her dr actually prescribed 2mg
Guanfacine
to take at night (she takes 60mg Vyvanse during the day). She just recently started taking the
Guanfacine
. She's not sure of any effects yet.
Her dr actually prescribed 2mg
Guanfacine
to take at night (she takes 60mg Vyvanse during the day). She just recently started taking the
Guanfacine
. She's not sure of any effects yet.
willandgrace
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Guanfacine
I am wondering if anyone has any experience with
Guanfacine
(I think it's the generic for Intuitiv). It's a non-stimulant medication that can help with ADHD. I'm looking for solutions because he needs help with focus - He's not overly active or disruptive in school.
I am wondering if anyone has any experience with
Guanfacine
(I think it's the generic for Intuitiv). It's a non-stimulant medication that can help with ADHD. I'm looking for solutions because he needs help with focus - He's not overly active or disruptive in school.
willandgrace
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Guanfacine adverse effects
My son has been on
guanfacine
1mg once daily since July. Are there any blood tests any one on here does for their kids on this med? Have they had any terrible adverse reactions over time related to blood pressure or the liver and kidneys etc?
My son has been on
guanfacine
1mg once daily since July. Are there any blood tests any one on here does for their kids on this med? Have they had any terrible adverse reactions over time related to blood pressure or the liver and kidneys etc?
DJKJ
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Bad dreams and ADHD
He currently takes adderall and
Guanfacine
. He still has bad dreams that wake him at night and in turn effect his sleep. I'm not sure if his bad dreams are related to ADHD or possibly undiagnosed anxiety. Has anyone else experienced this? How were you able to help your child with bad dreams?
He currently takes adderall and
Guanfacine
. He still has bad dreams that wake him at night and in turn effect his sleep. I'm not sure if his bad dreams are related to ADHD or possibly undiagnosed anxiety. Has anyone else experienced this? How were you able to help your child with bad dreams?
123boys
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
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