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Took ds off Concerta....any thoughts?
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 46627" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>My family has alot of experience with stimulants etc. and you are</p><p>getting accurate input. Concerta works like a charm for us BUT</p><p>lots of families have had to discontinue it. on the other hand Adderal caused</p><p>moodiness, anger etc. with our difficult children and lots of families swear</p><p>by it. Each person is different.</p><p></p><p>Personally I don't recall anyone trying a stimulant and Strattera</p><p>at the same time. Most often Strattera is tried if none of the</p><p>stimulants work. Please make sure you understand that the stimulant medications (Ritalin, Concerta, Adderral etc.) are "quick in</p><p>and quick out" medications. You can stop those anytime. Strattera</p><p>is NOT like that. You have to ease your way to the right dose</p><p>and you have to ease your way out of using that medication too.</p><p></p><p>Like Smallworld said, it is extremely important to make sure that</p><p>you have a well qualified medical expert working with you and your child. Although some of the CD family members have had success using a Pediatrician, most of us have sought out experts</p><p>with more advanced training/experience with childhood behavioral</p><p>and/or mental health disorders. It is worth the expense to be</p><p>absolutely sure your difficult child is getting the best chance at healthful</p><p>living. Good luck. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 46627, member: 35"] My family has alot of experience with stimulants etc. and you are getting accurate input. Concerta works like a charm for us BUT lots of families have had to discontinue it. on the other hand Adderal caused moodiness, anger etc. with our difficult children and lots of families swear by it. Each person is different. Personally I don't recall anyone trying a stimulant and Strattera at the same time. Most often Strattera is tried if none of the stimulants work. Please make sure you understand that the stimulant medications (Ritalin, Concerta, Adderral etc.) are "quick in and quick out" medications. You can stop those anytime. Strattera is NOT like that. You have to ease your way to the right dose and you have to ease your way out of using that medication too. Like Smallworld said, it is extremely important to make sure that you have a well qualified medical expert working with you and your child. Although some of the CD family members have had success using a Pediatrician, most of us have sought out experts with more advanced training/experience with childhood behavioral and/or mental health disorders. It is worth the expense to be absolutely sure your difficult child is getting the best chance at healthful living. Good luck. DDD [/QUOTE]
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