Unfortunately, stimulant response is so individual that sometimes kids in the same family take different medications. But I'm happy to share our experience with you.
Although we no longer medicate our son for ADHD because of his mood issues, the best combo we tried by far was Focalin XR followed by a small dose of regular Focalin after school. For us, Focalin seemed to have a smoother takeoff and landing than the other stimulants.
Sometimes children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) take Risperdal to take the edge off their irritability and anxiety. I believe it's FDA approved for that purpose.
Is the Sertraline helping at all?
