focalin

We started "A" on Metadate CD 10 mg Sunday and the only thing that I have noticed is that we have had times of hysterical outbursts. He had three such outbursts on Sunday--none of which were related to anger or frustration that I could tell. They were all related to more sadness or...

Poor M. He's been complaining about his "blue and white pills" for the past couple of weeks now and I was just hoping the side effect was temporary, but it doesn't seem to be going away. It seems the Strattera is making him randomly nauseous and it's even causing vomit to reflux up into his...

to the d/c of the Abilify LOL! He said he could make my life miserable, and that would definately be the way to do it He wants me to find out about the Daytrana patch. He said he is very impressed with how evenly it distributes through the body, even nicer than Concerta, but doesn't think...

Hi all, I'm a newbie and this is my first post. I am glad to have found this forum. My son is on his fourth school, and he's in Kindergarten. We've been asked to leave two schools, been ostracized from playgroups, and dropped out of more sports activities than I can count. My son is bright...

Hi, I haven't posted here in a long time. My 9 y/o son is now diagnosis with bipolar and is taking abilify and clonidine. He is still struggling with a lot of the same moodiness as he was before the abilify, but has gained 23 pounds since school started. My understanding is Abilify is supposed to be...

Hi, I just found this sight, and I am hoping I can get some advice on what to do for my son, because I am so heartbroken & defeated, I just don't know what the right thing is to do anymore. He is 16, was diagnosed with ADD when he was 6. He has taken a variety of medications: Ritalin...

that we are going to try one more medication. One more and if it doesn't work, Dylan's treatment will continue and finish unmedicated. Luvox - 25 mg tabs. Yeah, I read where they just keep saying on the website "You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant...

We're off to see the pediatrician tomorrow for a medication check, and I'm going to lobby hard to try something other than Ritalin for my son. He basically can't stay on any task at all (particularly at school) without some kind of medications at this point, but he becomes a totally evil monster when he's...

I'm having such a hard time lately. Our older difficult child (19) has flunked out of college and has an entitled, narcissistic attitude through the roof, and our younger difficult child (12) is on the autism spectrum and presenting some extremely challenging behaviors. This post is about the younger one (Bubby)...

My eleven year old is ADHD and who knows what else. He takes Focalin. His dad and I are divorced. When he returns home after visiting his dad he is out of control. The ex does not give him his medications. He got home at less than three hours ago and I've been punched in the back numerous times...

Suggestions please!!!! My easy child is struggling with her attention span, she has asked to see a dr. for medications. Has always made good grades but now in her junior yr is struggling (we saw a drop last yr and contributed it to all the issues we were dealing with with difficult child) She is forgetful,will start a...

While the article says that proof is not there for the psychiatric "cocktails", it does show that some kids could not function without their psychiatric drugs. All things must be balanced, in my humble opinion. NY TIMES November 23, 2006 Proof Is Scant on Psychiatric Drug Mix for Young By GARDINER HARRIS Their...

difficult child doesn't take it when there is no school. But I am seriously trying to understand. difficult child says it DOES help him. He also says, and told psychiatrist, that the Adderall puts him to sleep. It is XR, and he even takes a second dose at lunch. psychiatrist says it has that affect on some people. I thought...