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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 200093" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Marg is right in that it sounds like your son is having some rebound issues with the concerta. There are a couple options here if that is in case the fact.</p><p> </p><p>First, a different medication could be tried. All kids react different to medications. No two children are alike in that. My son always has issues when he first goes on the stimulant after a break. It takes his body about 2 days or so to deal with the stimulant and "even" out. </p><p> </p><p>Adderal is an option. One thing about adderal is that your son could take a regular dose in the morning, and then take a small 5mg dose in the late afternoon. For us, we found adderal did not affect sleep patterns as much as concerta and did not affect his appetite as much.</p><p> </p><p>Again, all these kids are different, but you have other options in regards to stims. Since the kids just started the medication and you've had two days, you might want to keep going through the weekend (Sunday evening) before making a change just to see if he tolerates it better. I think it's your call here - working closely with the doctor is a great thing.</p><p> </p><p>In regards to the psychiatric evaluation - it's a good thing. There is no harm in getting an evaluation done. It could give you some answers, shed some light on something you didn't know....who knows.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck and stay strong!</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 200093, member: 805"] Marg is right in that it sounds like your son is having some rebound issues with the concerta. There are a couple options here if that is in case the fact. First, a different medication could be tried. All kids react different to medications. No two children are alike in that. My son always has issues when he first goes on the stimulant after a break. It takes his body about 2 days or so to deal with the stimulant and "even" out. Adderal is an option. One thing about adderal is that your son could take a regular dose in the morning, and then take a small 5mg dose in the late afternoon. For us, we found adderal did not affect sleep patterns as much as concerta and did not affect his appetite as much. Again, all these kids are different, but you have other options in regards to stims. Since the kids just started the medication and you've had two days, you might want to keep going through the weekend (Sunday evening) before making a change just to see if he tolerates it better. I think it's your call here - working closely with the doctor is a great thing. In regards to the psychiatric evaluation - it's a good thing. There is no harm in getting an evaluation done. It could give you some answers, shed some light on something you didn't know....who knows. Good luck and stay strong! Sharon [/QUOTE]
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