We began weaning difficult child off Strattera a couple months ago, going very slowly to minimize any adverse reaction and so we could evaluate any behavioral change. Today was her first day completely off and I have to say that so far (knock on wood) I am very pleased to report no problems and she seems to be in a better mood. Now this could be due to the fact that there are only two weeks left of school so I have to give it more time but it's looking hopeful.
There was a time when the Strattera helped difficult child concentrate in school and control some of her impulsiveness in the classroom but over the years I think it's effectiveness was no longer so apparent and it even seemed like it was causing more problems than helping. I am also concerned that after she graduates next year and either goes off to school or moves out she will not be medication compliant and I wanted to get her medications down to a manageable level. psychiatrist agreed to see how she would do with just the Lamictal. Seems like her mood is better and she doesn't get as angry as before.
Nancy
There was a time when the Strattera helped difficult child concentrate in school and control some of her impulsiveness in the classroom but over the years I think it's effectiveness was no longer so apparent and it even seemed like it was causing more problems than helping. I am also concerned that after she graduates next year and either goes off to school or moves out she will not be medication compliant and I wanted to get her medications down to a manageable level. psychiatrist agreed to see how she would do with just the Lamictal. Seems like her mood is better and she doesn't get as angry as before.
Nancy
