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<blockquote data-quote="Karen &amp; Crew" data-source="post: 22688" data-attributes="member: 3504"><p>Thanks for the warm welcome! Here's some answers </p><p></p><p>How long has he been on medications (specifically Ritalin/Concerta and Zoloft)? </p><p>-He's been on Concerta since last August (2006). Prior to that he's been on Adderall XR (caused wild mood swings and severe depressive behavior), Focalin XL (dramatic increase in tics), Strattera (did absolutely NOTHING), Neurontin (minimal improvement) & Tenex (he slept his way through life). He was started on low doses of Ritalin in September then pulled off in October then restarted in January. He had his last increase in Ritalin about 3 weeks ago and yes, his behavior has tanked since then. I spoke with the doctor on Monday and she thinks there's some sort of oversensitivity and will reevaluate at his next appointment. I have instructions on how to handle his medications (adjusting Ritalin) in the meantime. He was started on Zoloft in September and it was increased early October then quickly decreased because of how dramatically it affected him. </p><p></p><p>Has behavior worsened since he started these medications? </p><p>-It worsened when the Zoloft was originally increased and the doctor promptly decreased it. The morning Ritalin was increased about 3 weeks ago from 5 mg to 10 mg and while it has helped for the 4-5 hours after he takes it when it wears off his behavior deteriorates rapidly.</p><p></p><p>Did you know that stimulants like Ritalin/Concerta can exacerbate both anxiety and tics? </p><p>-Yes, we did know this but his doctors felt that his tics were mild enough that the benefits outweighed the risks.</p><p></p><p>Has your difficult child ever been evaluated for sensory issues (because of the narrow palette of foods he will accept)? </p><p>-No, I asked tests to see if there was something sensory-related wrong but our pediatrician brushed us off. Is there something specific I should ask for?</p><p></p><p>Again, thanks for the warm welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Karen & Crew, post: 22688, member: 3504"] Thanks for the warm welcome! Here's some answers How long has he been on medications (specifically Ritalin/Concerta and Zoloft)? -He's been on Concerta since last August (2006). Prior to that he's been on Adderall XR (caused wild mood swings and severe depressive behavior), Focalin XL (dramatic increase in tics), Strattera (did absolutely NOTHING), Neurontin (minimal improvement) & Tenex (he slept his way through life). He was started on low doses of Ritalin in September then pulled off in October then restarted in January. He had his last increase in Ritalin about 3 weeks ago and yes, his behavior has tanked since then. I spoke with the doctor on Monday and she thinks there's some sort of oversensitivity and will reevaluate at his next appointment. I have instructions on how to handle his medications (adjusting Ritalin) in the meantime. He was started on Zoloft in September and it was increased early October then quickly decreased because of how dramatically it affected him. Has behavior worsened since he started these medications? -It worsened when the Zoloft was originally increased and the doctor promptly decreased it. The morning Ritalin was increased about 3 weeks ago from 5 mg to 10 mg and while it has helped for the 4-5 hours after he takes it when it wears off his behavior deteriorates rapidly. Did you know that stimulants like Ritalin/Concerta can exacerbate both anxiety and tics? -Yes, we did know this but his doctors felt that his tics were mild enough that the benefits outweighed the risks. Has your difficult child ever been evaluated for sensory issues (because of the narrow palette of foods he will accept)? -No, I asked tests to see if there was something sensory-related wrong but our pediatrician brushed us off. Is there something specific I should ask for? Again, thanks for the warm welcome! [/QUOTE]
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