It may not be a good idea to take him off his meds even to encourage his appetite. That may wreak havoc on his system and be why he has such emotional issues. Medications need consistency to be effective. You should talk with your doctor about changes in medications, doses or ways to make sure your son gets all of the calories and nutrition he needs. There are many products that have added vitamins and let him indulge more in the foods he likes. That may help.

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Personally, I just think that you should see a specialized therapist for your son. If your son is struggling with emotional problems such as depression or adhd, it might be time to consider sending them to a private military school to get the one-on-one attention and discipline they need in order to reach their full potential. Find more information by visiting this site: http://www.militaryschools411.com/

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Hi! I hope you talked to his doctor about his emotional state if he is off meds. But I agree that it is not a good idea to stop the meds for a day for him to eat! My son is on the same medication and when the doctor told me before we start about the effect of the bad appetite, I searched at once for the best nutritional substitute there is to give my child every day, so I wont worry much about his well being without eating. I discovered the most nutritional drink in the market! It is magical and we ended up drinking this as well with him and but the adults version. I know he gets all he needs, he feels good and strong and I am not worried any more. you can email me if you want me to send you a sample. wakingal@yahoo.com .

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Military school? Hello? Not an option for most ADHD-ers. My son had similar emotional lability on stimulants. You may want to ask your doc about nonstimulant meds such as Strattera or Intuniv. The other option I was going to suggest has already been mentioned: a nutritional supplement and not stopping the med. For one thing, most kids won't starve themselves, weight loss at the beginning of a medication isn't uncommon, and may stabilize. If you think your child needs better nutrition, look into supplements. You may also want to change the time of dosing. Vyvanse is supposed to be a 24-hour med and you might try dosing at night in hopes your son will eat more during the day. Good luck.

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