Adhd

[magnolia]

Hi and welcome My oldest (16) was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade. He was diagnosed with dyslexia 4 years ago. He has taken Ritalin in the past and did really well on it but he didn't like taking a pill at lunch so he was switched to Adderall. He did well on that too but we ended up having to take him off that a year later after he went through a round of allergy testing and we found out he was HIGHLY allergic to red wasp stings and the Adderall has a beta blocker in it which would not make his epi-pen effective if we ever have to use it so he was put on Stratera. He did okay on that for about 3 months and then he started experiencing mood swings - bad!! Doctor took him off the meds a year ago but we are going back to the doctor this coming week and he will probably be put back on it. He can't concentrate on his work in class for very long, the least little thing that happens causes him to lose his concentration. Not sure what he'll be put on when we go, if she puts him on anything, but I have a strong feeling he'll be back on a medication.

[Daisynkodimom]

Originally Posted by magnolia

Hi and welcome My oldest (16) was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade. He was diagnosed with dyslexia 4 years ago. He has taken Ritalin in the past and did really well on it but he didn't like taking a pill at lunch so he was switched to Adderall. He did well on that too but we ended up having to take him off that a year later after he went through a round of allergy testing and we found out he was HIGHLY allergic to red wasp stings and the Adderall has a beta blocker in it which would not make his epi-pen effective if we ever have to use it so he was put on Stratera. He did okay on that for about 3 months and then he started experiencing mood swings - bad!! Doctor took him off the meds a year ago but we are going back to the doctor this coming week and he will probably be put back on it. He can't concentrate on his work in class for very long, the least little thing that happens causes him to lose his concentration. Not sure what he'll be put on when we go, if she puts him on anything, but I have a strong feeling he'll be back on a medication.

Sabrina was never on Ritalin but has been on adderal ad and stratera. the stratera never made a difference. Ask about the Concerta. I have loved ther results.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by magnolia

Hi and welcome My oldest (16) was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade. He was diagnosed with dyslexia 4 years ago. He has taken Ritalin in the past and did really well on it but he didn't like taking a pill at lunch so he was switched to Adderall. He did well on that too but we ended up having to take him off that a year later after he went through a round of allergy testing and we found out he was HIGHLY allergic to red wasp stings and the Adderall has a beta blocker in it which would not make his epi-pen effective if we ever have to use it so he was put on Stratera. He did okay on that for about 3 months and then he started experiencing mood swings - bad!! Doctor took him off the meds a year ago but we are going back to the doctor this coming week and he will probably be put back on it. He can't concentrate on his work in class for very long, the least little thing that happens causes him to lose his concentration. Not sure what he'll be put on when we go, if she puts him on anything, but I have a strong feeling he'll be back on a medication.

Concerta worked wonders for my son concerning his concentration. Hasn't had to use it so far this year, but if his grades start to slide, we'll put him back on it.