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16 Jan 2008 @ 8:46 AM
exhausted	Join Date: Wed 16th Jan 2008 Threads: 1 Posts: 4
Has anyine heard of Has anyone heard about Phosphatidylserine for add/adhd? I have found some info but not enough. My 10 yr old son has been diagnosed for 7 years and we have done everything our Doc says. He has an IEP at school and I email with his teacher on a daily basis so we can nip everything in butt early. He has just been changed to a new med called Vyvanse and I do not like what I have read and want something different. I will give it try for a little while but I still want other options. Or if there is someone who is having success with vyvanse. I am worried about how he will be after long term use. Thanks exhausted Quote

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Has anyine heard of

Has anyone heard about Phosphatidylserine for add/adhd? I have found some info but not enough. My 10 yr old son has been diagnosed for 7 years and we have done everything our Doc says. He has an IEP at school and I email with his teacher on a daily basis so we can nip everything in butt early. He has just been changed to a new med called Vyvanse and I do not like what I have read and want something different. I will give it try for a little while but I still want other options. Or if there is someone who is having success with vyvanse. I am worried about how he will be after long term use. Thanks exhausted

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17 Jan 2008 @ 8:05 AM Reply # 1
badger	Join Date: Thu 8th Nov 2007 Threads: 3 Posts: 89
Vyvanse What is it that you son't like about Vyvanse. Maybe I can help you. I have been on it since july 2007. Quote

17 Jan 2008 @ 8:05 AM Reply # 1

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What is it that you son't like about Vyvanse. Maybe I can help you. I have been on it since july 2007.

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17 Jan 2008 @ 7:26 PM Reply # 2
Elaine20	Join Date: Sat 10th Nov 2007 Threads: 4 Posts: 210
Vyvanse My son and daughter are both on Vyvanse and we haven't had any problems. My son is 16 and my daughter is 26. What in particular are you concerned about? My sister is also a pharmacist so I ask her questions about medications frequently. Keep in mind that when you read the inserts that come with the medication they have to list every possible side effect, even if only one person had a problem out of hundreds. And that doesn't even mean that it was related to the medicine. If I was part of the studies done on a particular medicine and I developed a sore throat at the same time, they might list that as a possible side effect. My sore throat may have had nothing to do with the medicine but they have to list it as a possible side effect. My daughter has an allergic reaction to penicillin but millions of people take penicillin without any problems. Be aware and educated and discuss your concerns with your doctor and pharmacist. Elaine Quote

17 Jan 2008 @ 7:26 PM Reply # 2

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My son and daughter are both on Vyvanse and we haven't had any problems. My son is 16 and my daughter is 26. What in particular are you concerned about? My sister is also a pharmacist so I ask her questions about medications frequently. Keep in mind that when you read the inserts that come with the medication they have to list every possible side effect, even if only one person had a problem out of hundreds. And that doesn't even mean that it was related to the medicine. If I was part of the studies done on a particular medicine and I developed a sore throat at the same time, they might list that as a possible side effect. My sore throat may have had nothing to do with the medicine but they have to list it as a possible side effect.

My daughter has an allergic reaction to penicillin but millions of people take penicillin without any problems. Be aware and educated and discuss your concerns with your doctor and pharmacist.

Elaine

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17 Jan 2008 @ 9:00 PM Reply # 3
exhausted	Join Date: Wed 16th Jan 2008 Threads: 1 Posts: 4
stomach pain and headaches he complains alot of these two sytoms. doc says tylenol for headache and he prescribe prevacid for his stomache. I have tried different wake times and breakfast times. I am now trying applesauce. Doc also said these should go away but not yet. thanks for any advance. Quote

17 Jan 2008 @ 9:00 PM Reply # 3

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stomach pain and headaches

he complains alot of these two sytoms. doc says tylenol for headache and he prescribe prevacid for his stomache. I have tried different wake times and breakfast times. I am now trying applesauce. Doc also said these should go away but not yet. thanks for any advance.

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18 Jan 2008 @ 5:39 AM Reply # 4
badger	Join Date: Thu 8th Nov 2007 Threads: 3 Posts: 89
Anyone heard These side effects usually do go away after a short amt of time. I can't give you a specific length of time that these will last since everyone is different. But, if these side effects don't go away soon complain again to his doctor and make him hear you or you may need to seek out another doc. I hope that these side effects resolve soon. As I know that you are worried. Just try to be patient and keep in touch as for what you and/or your doc do. Sorry if this wasn't enough I wasn't sure what else to say. Quote

18 Jan 2008 @ 5:39 AM Reply # 4

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These side effects usually do go away after a short amt of time. I can't give you a specific length of time that these will last since everyone is different. But, if these side effects don't go away soon complain again to his doctor and make him hear you or you may need to seek out another doc. I hope that these side effects resolve soon. As I know that you are worried. Just try to be patient and keep in touch as for what you and/or your doc do. Sorry if this wasn't enough I wasn't sure what else to say.

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18 Jan 2008 @ 7:07 AM Reply # 5
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badger Thanks so much. I know you know all to well about all the worries that are involved with a child with adhd. I have three children and so far just my middle son has it. I also believe my hubby has it to. My 2 yrold isn't showing signs yet but well you know. I can say he is not his brother. Thanks again. I will keep you posted. exhausted Quote

18 Jan 2008 @ 7:07 AM Reply # 5

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Thanks so much. I know you know all to well about all the worries that are involved with a child with adhd. I have three children and so far just my middle son has it. I also believe my hubby has it to. My 2 yrold isn't showing signs yet but well you know. I can say he is not his brother. Thanks again. I will keep you posted. exhausted

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20 Jan 2008 @ 9:13 AM Reply # 6
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babdger Thank you. You where right the side effects stop this week and I also talked to my doc and he said it was okay to start the omegas and magn. I reakky want to thank you for all the help. Jen Quote

20 Jan 2008 @ 9:13 AM Reply # 6

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babdger

Thank you. You where right the side effects stop this week and I also talked to my doc and he said it was okay to start the omegas and magn. I reakky want to thank you for all the help. Jen

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22 Jan 2008 @ 6:14 AM Reply # 7
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Exhausted I would be careful with the magnesium. It is the same ingredient that is in Milk of Magnesia and can give your child diarrhea.(Hope I spelled that correctly). Quote

22 Jan 2008 @ 6:14 AM Reply # 7

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I would be careful with the magnesium. It is the same ingredient that is in Milk of Magnesia and can give your child diarrhea.(Hope I spelled that correctly).

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