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<blockquote data-quote="horserider" data-source="post: 307020" data-attributes="member: 8054"><p>I'm kind of new to the boards also but thought I would share our experiences as my difficult child is also ADHD, BiPolar (BP) diagnosis. He was on a combination of Abilify and Vyvanse (newer stimulant). The difference we found with Vyvanse that was very helpful is it is time relased and would last until around dinner time. This was helpful for my son's last few hours at school where he struggled the most. It by far was the best stimulant he has been on, we have tried many. He had a serious problem with Straterra though where he became manic with strange behaviors, I had to take him to the ER yrs. ago. He unfortunatley is non-medication compliant right now - but that is not because of the medications he was on, just got tired of taking medications, wants to be independent, make his own decisions, etc., almost 17 yr. old. </p><p> </p><p>We have always been very cautious with medications also. Our son has never been on more then 3 medications at once. But each child is different. We are lucky to have great medication. coverage with our insurance. I heard some insurance co. will not cover Vyvanse yet. He did have some weight gain from the Abilify, but overall it was a good combination. </p><p> </p><p>Take care</p><p> </p><p>me - hanging in their on Xanax to help</p><p>difficult child - 16, BiPolar (BP) adhd,</p><p>husband- adopted difficult child at 5, Type 1 diabetic</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="horserider, post: 307020, member: 8054"] I'm kind of new to the boards also but thought I would share our experiences as my difficult child is also ADHD, BiPolar (BP) diagnosis. He was on a combination of Abilify and Vyvanse (newer stimulant). The difference we found with Vyvanse that was very helpful is it is time relased and would last until around dinner time. This was helpful for my son's last few hours at school where he struggled the most. It by far was the best stimulant he has been on, we have tried many. He had a serious problem with Straterra though where he became manic with strange behaviors, I had to take him to the ER yrs. ago. He unfortunatley is non-medication compliant right now - but that is not because of the medications he was on, just got tired of taking medications, wants to be independent, make his own decisions, etc., almost 17 yr. old. We have always been very cautious with medications also. Our son has never been on more then 3 medications at once. But each child is different. We are lucky to have great medication. coverage with our insurance. I heard some insurance co. will not cover Vyvanse yet. He did have some weight gain from the Abilify, but overall it was a good combination. Take care me - hanging in their on Xanax to help difficult child - 16, BiPolar (BP) adhd, husband- adopted difficult child at 5, Type 1 diabetic [/QUOTE]
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