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24 Jun 2008 @ 7:46 AM
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| Danah |
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Stimulants Leading to Sleep Issues
My 9 year old son was on Concerta a few years ago but it was keeping him up til 11pm at night and he was a zombie the next day at school so he was no farther ahead. So he was switched to Strattera, which I never really thought helped his attention at school. After 2 years of Strattera I asked his doctor to switch him to something that will help him concentrate better. He is on Biphenton 20 now. Its only been a week but he is back to staying awake til 10:30 or 11:00 at night. Has anyone had this problem and found a way to deal with it? |
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25 Jun 2008 @ 1:25 PM
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| Anni |
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Some Ideas
Hi: Thanks for your post. I can't speak to any particular medication and its sleep side effects, but I can offer some popular ADDitude articles about combating sleep problems in ADHD kids... ADHD Medications: Say No to Side Effects: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/957.html Tips for Better Sleep with ADD: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1697.html Treating ADHD With a Better Night's Sleep: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/757.html I hope these help your son! |
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9 Jul 2008 @ 10:44 PM
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My son has recently been on a blend of Strattera and Focalin (at our doctor's advice). We had some concerns about the impact on his sleep. Our doctor directed us to Melatonin (3mg) at 8 pm. This basically is a natural substance that helps your body re-boot its circadian rythm and aids sleep (not a sleeping pill). It works wonders. |
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25 Sep 2008 @ 5:28 PM
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| Anne Gideon |
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Quote: ADHD-DAD said: My son has recently been on a blend of Strattera and Focalin (at our doctor's advice). We had some concerns about the impact on his sleep. Our doctor directed us to Melatonin (3mg) at 8 pm. This basically is a natural substance that helps your body re-boot its circadian rythm and aids sleep (not a sleeping pill). It works wonders.Melatonin has worked wonders for my son as well. The thing to remember is that it will not put you to sleep, but if you are in bed and trying to sleep, it will facilitate sleep. |
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