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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 574196" data-attributes="member: 15799"><p>difficult child 1 has tried Wellbutrin (some years ago) but he had a side effect he couldn't live with - maybe severe headaches or stomach pains, can't remember for sure. We stopped it after a week or so. He's been on Strattera for 9 years with great success. It is an antidepressant that helps tremendously with his ADHD as well. For difficult child 1, it does help with both. He's on the short acting version of Intuniv (Tenex) at bedtime to help with sleep and has no side effects. We do have to keep an eye on his blood pressure since that's what Tenex's main use is for. We tried a dose in the morning to help with the impulsivity but his blood pressure went down so we had to stop that.</p><p></p><p>I am glad she's on the same page but I agree with MWM. Intuniv is used strictly for ADD/ADHD, Wellbutrin is usually used as an antidepressant, and Strattera is used for both. As you said, no 2 people react the same but as long as you are able to pick up on subtle differences, you'll be able to see any negative effects coming before they get too bad.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on your new journey and the possibility of a quality life for difficult child ..... and you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 574196, member: 15799"] difficult child 1 has tried Wellbutrin (some years ago) but he had a side effect he couldn't live with - maybe severe headaches or stomach pains, can't remember for sure. We stopped it after a week or so. He's been on Strattera for 9 years with great success. It is an antidepressant that helps tremendously with his ADHD as well. For difficult child 1, it does help with both. He's on the short acting version of Intuniv (Tenex) at bedtime to help with sleep and has no side effects. We do have to keep an eye on his blood pressure since that's what Tenex's main use is for. We tried a dose in the morning to help with the impulsivity but his blood pressure went down so we had to stop that. I am glad she's on the same page but I agree with MWM. Intuniv is used strictly for ADD/ADHD, Wellbutrin is usually used as an antidepressant, and Strattera is used for both. As you said, no 2 people react the same but as long as you are able to pick up on subtle differences, you'll be able to see any negative effects coming before they get too bad. Good luck on your new journey and the possibility of a quality life for difficult child ..... and you. [/QUOTE]
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