That is a question you should discuss with your son's doctor. But it won't hurt to do a little research on the options so you can make a more informed decision. Here are some articles that might help:

ADHD Medication 101

ADHD Medication: Say No to Side Effects

Top 10 Questions about ADHD Medication for Children Answered

Good Luck, Dena

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My daughter takes Zoloft and Adderall XR. She has anxiety/OCD and ADHD. The Zoloft has been great for her and she says she notices a big difference if she doesn't take the Adderall. Especially if its a school day. She is 15 years old.

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This sounds so much like my 13 year old son. He is on Zoloft for depression too. He was diagnosed with ADD (no hyperactivity) and Childhood Absence Epilepsy. With both of those it is like "double ADD". It is hard to know if he is in a fog at school because of the ADD, absence seizures (Petit Mal) or side effects from the medications. I am seeing the same issues at school. He did very well when he first started Concerta 3 years ago but we had to take him off of it in December because of severe frequent meltdowns and stammering. Now the doctor wants to try guanfacine (Tenex). With his being on the Zolof,t and Lamictal for seizures, I was hoping he could maybe do without a med for the ADD but it has become clear that is not going to work. He is lost, his work is lost and he has gone from A's to F's. Anyone else out there with a similar combination of issues?

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