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13 Apr 2008 @ 12:38 PM
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| cwilliams |
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Concerta / Strattera
My son has been on Strattera for about 2 years. It is not working as it should anymore. His psychiatrist has now started him on Concerta 18mg. He wants him to take the Concerta in the morning and the Strattera at night. His plan is to take him off the Strattera. We started this just yesterday. Last night, I really don't know how much he slept. He was awake most of the night. Does anyone know if the sleep problem will get better?? I don't know how long the Concerta lasts. I gave him another Concerta this morning. I am kind of thinking that it was the Strattera. |
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13 Apr 2008 @ 3:14 PM
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| Elaine20 |
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Concerta
Concerta is supposed to last 10-12 hours. However, individuals metabolize medication at different rates and children sometimes metabolize medication quicker. Straterra's effects are supposed to last 24 hours. You might want to talk to your pharmacist about it. They might have a better idea if either of the medications or the timing or dosage might be affecting his sleep. Good luck, Elaine |
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14 Apr 2008 @ 11:05 AM
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| Anni |
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Good Resources
Here are some good resources for in-depth medical information about... Concerta: http://www.additudemag.com/q&a/ask_the_add_medical_expert/1266.html Strattera: http://www.additudemag.com/q&a/ask_the_add_medical_expert/1245.html General ADHD Medications for Children: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1592.html Hope this helps!
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27 Apr 2008 @ 10:58 AM
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| bluejeancloud |
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My son takes both
My son is on Concerta 54 mg and straterra 25 mg. Takes both in the morning. It seems to be working well for him. He is a night owl as well. He was taking Benedryll (prescribed) at night to help him sleep. It worked great but I tried different things to avoid the medication because I think its better for him. I have found that leavng the radio on low on calm music helps him relax and he falls asleep quickly. |
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29 Apr 2008 @ 10:00 PM
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| Klgreen |
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Concerta/Strattera
My son was on concerta and had the same problem. We gave him Melatonin about 30 minutes before bed. It works great! You get it at the drug store where the vitamins are. They help me sleep after those long days of arguing with the schools about my sons "behaviors"! |
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