I'm new here, but your post caught my attention. My difficult child was diagnosed ADD-Inattentive type in March, 2010. Tried a couple of stimulant medications which worked, but brought out his aggressive side. He is already naturally aggressive so we switched to a non-stimulant medication, which is Intuniv. He started Intuniv in mid-July this year. He does not experience insomnia (has always been a good sleeper). He takes 2mg in the morning an hour before school starts. I've seen good results at home with behavior. Likes to get his homework done first thing (this is something new!), seems like a happier kid all around. School is telling me they are not seeing any results there. He doesn't try to accomplish his school work (I feel he thinks "why try? I'll just fail again."), is off task alot. At this point, I am not considering switching his medication. It would be the 4th type of medications in 7 months. I feel the Intuniv is making some difference without the negative side affects of a stimulant.
