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<blockquote data-quote="Confused" data-source="post: 607067"><p>shelleyils,</p><p></p><p>Im sorry I cant help you on which one-Im looking all that info up now too because once its confirmed for my son ( ADHD/ODD/ Possible Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)- pediatrician just gave me referral for further testing) the Dr may want to prescribe medications. Im sorry your son is having a bad reaction to what he's on. Others will be here to help you soon. If I find anything else out Ill let you know. Beside the doctors, Internet and here, I always ask my pharmiscist of mixing medications or possible side efects because they have caught things that were not suppose to be mixed! Sometimes they can be mixed but like your experiencing it can depend on the child as well I think, how they individually react ( stuff Im sure u knew )</p><p>[h=3]Common side effects of stimulants for ADD & ADHD:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feeling restless and jittery</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Difficulty sleeping</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Loss of appetite</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Headaches</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Upset stomach</li> </ul><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Irritability, mood swings</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Depression</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dizziness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Racing heartbeat</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tics</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>Common side effects of Strattera include:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sleepiness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Headache</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Abdominal pain or upset stomach</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Nausea and vomiting</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dizziness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mood swings</li> </ul><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sleepiness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Headache</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Abdominal pain or upset stomach</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Nausea and vomiting</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dizziness</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mood swings</li> </ul><p></p><p> Straterra can also cause insomnia and appetite suppression, but these side effects are more common in stimulants.</p><p> </p><p>Other ADD & ADHD medication options</p><p></p><p>The following medications are sometimes used off-label in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, although they are not FDA approved for this purpose. They should only be considered when stimulants or Strattera arent viable options.</p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>High blood pressure medication for ADD/ADHD</strong> Certain blood pressure medications can be used to treat ADD/ADHD. Options include clonidine (Catapres) and guanfacine (Tenex). But while these medications can be effective for hyperactivity, impulsivity, and aggression, they are less helpful when it comes to attention problems.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Antidepressants for ADD/ADHD</strong> For people suffering from both ADHD and depression, certain antidepressants, which target multiple neurotransmitters in the brain, may be prescribed. Wellbutrin, also known by the generic name bupropion, is most widely used. Wellbutrin targets both norepinephrine and dopamine. Another option is the use of tricyclic antidepressants.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Confused, post: 607067"] shelleyils, Im sorry I cant help you on which one-Im looking all that info up now too because once its confirmed for my son ( ADHD/ODD/ Possible Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)- pediatrician just gave me referral for further testing) the Dr may want to prescribe medications. Im sorry your son is having a bad reaction to what he's on. Others will be here to help you soon. If I find anything else out Ill let you know. Beside the doctors, Internet and here, I always ask my pharmiscist of mixing medications or possible side efects because they have caught things that were not suppose to be mixed! Sometimes they can be mixed but like your experiencing it can depend on the child as well I think, how they individually react ( stuff Im sure u knew ) [h=3]Common side effects of stimulants for ADD & ADHD: [LIST] [*]Feeling restless and jittery [*]Difficulty sleeping [*]Loss of appetite [*]Headaches [*]Upset stomach [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Irritability, mood swings [*]Depression [*]Dizziness [*]Racing heartbeat [*]Tics [/LIST] Common side effects of Strattera include: [LIST] [*]Sleepiness [*]Headache [*]Abdominal pain or upset stomach [*]Nausea and vomiting [*]Dizziness [*]Mood swings [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Sleepiness [*]Headache [*]Abdominal pain or upset stomach [*]Nausea and vomiting [*]Dizziness [*]Mood swings [/LIST] Straterra can also cause insomnia and appetite suppression, but these side effects are more common in stimulants. Other ADD & ADHD medication options The following medications are sometimes used off-label in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, although they are not FDA approved for this purpose. They should only be considered when stimulants or Strattera arent viable options. [LIST] [*][B]High blood pressure medication for ADD/ADHD[/B] Certain blood pressure medications can be used to treat ADD/ADHD. Options include clonidine (Catapres) and guanfacine (Tenex). But while these medications can be effective for hyperactivity, impulsivity, and aggression, they are less helpful when it comes to attention problems. [*][B]Antidepressants for ADD/ADHD[/B] For people suffering from both ADHD and depression, certain antidepressants, which target multiple neurotransmitters in the brain, may be prescribed. Wellbutrin, also known by the generic name bupropion, is most widely used. Wellbutrin targets both norepinephrine and dopamine. Another option is the use of tricyclic antidepressants. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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