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<blockquote data-quote="KTMom91" data-source="post: 229109" data-attributes="member: 4040"><p>Miss KT: diagnosis ADHD, ODD; started with Ritalin, worked for about a year, then started wearing off in about an hour. Switched to Concerta, maxed that out in about a year. She wasn't eating, so when Strattera came out, we tried that. She took Strattera for two years, during middle school, and her focus at school improved but the hyperactivity did not, which I expected. She did not work and play well with others due to the hyperactivity. When she started high school, I was concerned about the negative social aspects of being hyper, so we tried Adderall XR. She did fine for two years, then became increasingly more aggressive and hostile...this is where wall punching time started. doctor suggested trying Risperdal, and it took about six months or so to find the right balance. So far, so good.</p><p></p><p>Hubby: diagnosis ADD, in his 40's; Tried Strattera, he was a mess. Major mood swings, sadness, anger, tears, etc. After 30 very long days, switched to Ritalin. No problems.</p><p></p><p>Me: anxiety/depression; Started with Wellbutrin, did nothing. Switched to Paxil, worked for about two years, but I kept taking it for about two more because we didn't have insurance and I couldn't afford to go in and try something new. Been on Effexor XR for about six months. I feel much better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KTMom91, post: 229109, member: 4040"] Miss KT: diagnosis ADHD, ODD; started with Ritalin, worked for about a year, then started wearing off in about an hour. Switched to Concerta, maxed that out in about a year. She wasn't eating, so when Strattera came out, we tried that. She took Strattera for two years, during middle school, and her focus at school improved but the hyperactivity did not, which I expected. She did not work and play well with others due to the hyperactivity. When she started high school, I was concerned about the negative social aspects of being hyper, so we tried Adderall XR. She did fine for two years, then became increasingly more aggressive and hostile...this is where wall punching time started. doctor suggested trying Risperdal, and it took about six months or so to find the right balance. So far, so good. Hubby: diagnosis ADD, in his 40's; Tried Strattera, he was a mess. Major mood swings, sadness, anger, tears, etc. After 30 very long days, switched to Ritalin. No problems. Me: anxiety/depression; Started with Wellbutrin, did nothing. Switched to Paxil, worked for about two years, but I kept taking it for about two more because we didn't have insurance and I couldn't afford to go in and try something new. Been on Effexor XR for about six months. I feel much better. [/QUOTE]
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