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Reply to mom2mickey
Hi,
I am also new to this website. I also have an 8 year old son who is ADHD. I just started him on medication back in November 08. His Pediatrician started him on Ritalin 20mg daily in the morning before school. So far, I have gotten positve feedback from all his teachers. He had a lot of issues w/trying to focus in school, etc. This medication seems to be working for him, thus far. I have never seen a Psychiatrist though? The problem I am facing is that he weans off of the meds by homework time, which becomes a nightmare w/him acting out again! I was hesitate to put him on the medication, though am glad I did since I have been told it is def an improvement for him; but, I still have a lot of other issues w/him that I am dealing with?
It sounds for your son, it is a trial & error. If you see that the Strattera is not working, I would take him off till you find something that does? It also seems that the meds is making him tired. I don't think giving it to him at night would help w/his school during the day because it seems to me that by then he is weaning off of it. Good thing is about his behavior that you stated is under control; that is one thing I am struggling with.
Rosemarie
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