I'm with you there on the tears. My 8 y/o daughter has the same sensitivity to those around her as your son. If someone laughs near her, she automatically assumes they are laughing AT her. A boy was teasing another boy on her school bus, and she came home upset thinking she was the target.

Right now she takes 20mg of long acting Ritalin every morning. She has a 5mg short acting for any extra curricular activities after school if needed. Her meds take her through the school day and wear off just as school ends. The bus ride home can be tough. I notice she is much more sensitive to imagined teasing after her meds wear off than she is while they are working.

We did try Concerta once when she was first diagnosed. It scared me. She turned into a little zombie; all her emotions were directed inward and she only spoke if asked a direct question, and even then she would just nod or shake her head. To say I was alarmed is an understatement. I immedately threw away the Concerta and put her back on Ritalin. With the Rit, she's infinitely more expressive, able to start and hold conversations and interact with the world around her.

I guess I am getting a little off-topic. My main point is that we had a bad experience with Concerta. Maybe talk to your doctor and see if there are other meds your son can try?

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Yes, it can happen with any stimulant either over time or simply due to dosage. The amount and timing and the kind of stimulant are all crucial for real success with the stimulants. It is even important with ADD-care and the other non-stimulants although the side effects are usually absent or very minimal.

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My oldest was diagnosed in first grade with ADD they put him on Ritalin that he took in morning, afternoon and at dinner worked for him. He is now 18 graduated from high school.

Now my Sam is total opposite was on ritalin then nurse was saying i didnt give her enough for month if she dropped someone esles she gave em sams then he was short. So we changed to Conserta where I have control he take one in morning 36 mg and 18mg when he gets off bus to help concentrate on homework and football and other activites. He was just recently told he has bi-polar traits or tendencies and on Depakote for that It worked wonders like a new kid but after awhile doesnt seem to do anything. Right looking for new doctor due to change in insurance. But neither had side affects except weight the hate the crazy wouldnt gain a pound.

since oldest has been off meds since 15 he is now 6'5" 205 lbs still looks like bean pole with muscles

got lots of questions with youngest and dont know where to turn so i am trying this people in same situations

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Hi,

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My son is 7. he is not able to take any stimulant do to getting very aggressive. we tried a non simulant strattera it worked for about a year. Now his body out grew that med. Tried abilify also. he gets over heated very easlyan was very hard to cool off. now we are going to try Intuniv. What can you do when you child is very med sensitive.

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