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Switch Meds!!
This was exactly what happened with my son when he started taking medication for ADHD (at 6 years old, he's now almost 8). The lower dose of Concerta wasn't controlling all his ADHD issues, but the a 54mg dose really took so much of personality away. He just seemed withdrawn and didn't smile too much anymore. If I asked him what was wrong, he's say "Nothing, I'm fine"...although his ADHD symptoms were under control, it just wasn't worth the trade-off.
So, we switched to Adderall and things were much, much better! Although he still gets in trouble once in a while at school, it's not excessive and typically just normal boy stuff. I'm not looking for a perfectly obedient child...all I hope for is that he can focus on schoolwork while maintaining the ability to play with friends and be happy/enjoy life.
But I should also mention, that although things got a lot better on Adderall, we've still had to adjust dosages, and even add in some other meds - one to further increase his ability focus/decrease impulsivity, and another to help with the eating/sleeping side effects (he got very very thin and his growth seemed to be slowing). It's still not perfect...but we may be getting closer??? I'm always hopeful.
Dealing with medications has been very challenging/frustrating for me and it always seems we are having to tweak or change some med in order to keep them effective, while minimizing the side effects.
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28 Jan 2008 @ 2:48 PM
1 Feb 2008 @ 2:42 PM