my child is 8 yrs old and the doctor upped his adderall to 25mg but that is not helping and he has even had aggression.
2007-12-29 15:53:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Beat the crap outta of them , ADHA is just an excuse!
2007-12-29 15:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 9⤋
I completely agree that you need to talk to your doctor. Not all medications work the same for each child. I am a teacher and do not advocate meds for everyone who is diagnosed ADD or ADHD, but there are certain cases where the meds are definitely needed. A recent study found that children with ADHD are behind in brain development and will eventually catch up, but that the meds actually help them to catch up faster. I have a student who recently started Concerta after some horrible times with other meds. Mom had sworn never to put him back on pills, but he was having a very hard time functioning. There was a definite "disconnect" you could say. We noticed an amazing difference right away and he is very happy about it. So far, the side effects have been minimal, but remember, no two children are the same. Keep working with your doctor to get the dosage and formula right.
Oh, and don't blow off the red dye comments. There is a lot of truth in that!
2007-12-30 14:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 11yr son is on Adderall XR 15mg and does get good on it, but to make him less irritable his doc put him Rispdal and it's has helped ALOT. He got into so much trouble at school and at home until they switched to these meds and now he's gotten his grades back up and stays out of trouble. If she hasn't been on it very long give it a little time but if she stills is moody then see a doctor that specialize in ADHD. I had to find a doctor that seen nothing but ADHD kids and I feel alot more comfortable about it. Just have some faith in her cause I know what you are going through personally.
2016-05-27 23:10:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be an advocate for your child both at the Dr.'s office and at school. Talk to his teacher and see what he/she is witnessing.
I have found that often times there are behavior modification techniques that work better than medicine (I'm a teacher).
Food also plays a role.
2007-12-30 04:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by mckeeman4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son had the same problems with it. unfortunately, they are finding that adderall is not appropriate for kids after all. take him to the doctor and INSIST they change meds. you will see an improvement immediately. my son has tried every med out there and is now using concerta. because he has had such high metabolism he also takes clonidine, it deals with the hyperactivity while the concerta helps attention. this is the most wonderful med combination ever! he is actually making all As. hang in there. there is a right med for you.
2007-12-29 18:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by busymomkaren 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take the child back to the doctor and TELL the doctor
2007-12-30 10:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the doctor again and let him know everything that is happening. He probably needs a change in medication, not more of the same.
2007-12-30 08:03:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a teacher and a mom who has a child who needed ADHD meds. First, get a GREAT doctor, who can (without a doubt) diagnose ADHD. This would be someone who is respected in the community for such diagnosis. Ask the school, the local mental health agency, etc. If your child DOES have ADHD, you have a trusted resource who will guide you through the myrad of prescription medication for this disorder. This will also be the person (I hope) who will guide you away from ADHD meds if this is not the answer for your child. The bottom line is: children with ADHD have a neurological problem that can only be fixed by this medication. As a teacher, I have seen many, many parents who try homeopathic and behavioral answers for this neurological disorder. My answer: find the REAL source of the problem, find a great doctor, and trust him to help you find the medication or the solution.
2007-12-31 15:14:29 · answer #8 · answered by Christine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'd ask for a different doctor first of all, upping the prescription is not the answer. Kids brains work differently and sometimes they need a smaller dose rather than a larger one. And the fact that the adderall isn't helping tells me that his brain is not needing chemical intervention. I know several kids with adhd, and the drug does help them.
As someone else mentioned, drugs are not the cure-all. You can give medication, but underneath it all, behavioral modification is still the most important therapy your child can receive. How long has he been on the drug? It can take months for the brain to settle in to one particular dose, so you might look at that. You might also look at how things are going at school, are they providing a good support system in his IEP? How are things set at home? Does he have checklists to help him with chores and homework? Does he have a fair amount of decompression time? Does he have time to just *be*?
2007-12-31 04:56:29 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think that you should let his doctor know and if he doesn't listen record ur child and then show the doctor, mu older brother who is 27 he has adhd bad when he was younger and my mom gave him coffee u might wanna try that but make sure u talk with his doctor
2007-12-30 07:24:42 · answer #10 · answered by punkymamma02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to these *******. If he is experiencing bad side effects, call his doctor asap. It sounds like he needs a different medication altogether.
2007-12-29 17:59:30 · answer #11 · answered by missbeans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋