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Is it the medications???
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 25431" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>You should always do a medication wash under the supervision of a doctor, but removing Clonidine and Concerta would most likely not require an inpatient hospitalization. Any stimulant can be given one day and not the next (we give difficult child 1 a stimulant on school days only) so it is not a problem to remove it cold turkey. However, you will most likely see hyperactive behavior for a few weeks after as the body adjusts to not having Concerta. Because it is a blood pressure medication, Clonidine needs to be discontinued carefully. If it is removed precipitously, it can cause a dangerous spike in blood pressure. Definitely ask your doctor how to disconinue it. </p><p></p><p>FWIW, my difficult child 1 was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety 4 years ago. He just went through neuropsychological testing, and the new neuropsychologist says he doesn't think difficult child 1 has ADHD at all. He believes difficult child 1's inattention is due to significant anxiety and depression.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 25431, member: 2423"] You should always do a medication wash under the supervision of a doctor, but removing Clonidine and Concerta would most likely not require an inpatient hospitalization. Any stimulant can be given one day and not the next (we give difficult child 1 a stimulant on school days only) so it is not a problem to remove it cold turkey. However, you will most likely see hyperactive behavior for a few weeks after as the body adjusts to not having Concerta. Because it is a blood pressure medication, Clonidine needs to be discontinued carefully. If it is removed precipitously, it can cause a dangerous spike in blood pressure. Definitely ask your doctor how to disconinue it. FWIW, my difficult child 1 was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety 4 years ago. He just went through neuropsychological testing, and the new neuropsychologist says he doesn't think difficult child 1 has ADHD at all. He believes difficult child 1's inattention is due to significant anxiety and depression. [/QUOTE]
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