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Okay, The Concerta Wasn't It - medication Trial #2
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<blockquote data-quote="Janna" data-source="post: 11035" data-attributes="member: 2737"><p>Chris, he's on Captopril for his blood pressure. It decreases certain chemicals that tighten blood vessels so the heart pumps the blood more efficiently. It is used for high blood pressure. And it's used to help control heart failure. I think it may be in the same line as Tenex/Clonodine. When I brought that to the pediatric cardiologists attention, he said no to using either of those, because he's already on a blood pressure medication.</p><p></p><p>Funny story. Last visit (as we were discussing ADHD medications) I told the cardio I was suing him. He asked me for what and I told him false representation. When easy child was a baby, this same cardio (he's the head of the Pediatric Cardiology Team at the Children's Hospital here - he's an amazing doctor) told me my son "would tire easily - wouldn't want to play sports - would be very calm - will be my quiet one".</p><p></p><p>Well, aren't you a big fat liar? :rofl:</p><p></p><p>Obviously he giggled. So, him not being a psychiatrist, he just said, yes, he has kids on ADHD medications. He liked Adderall and Strattera because they are non stimulating (this is right?) - before the Ritalin/Concerta/Metadate line. But, my psychiatrist prefers Concerta best.</p><p></p><p>I was happy with the 18 mg. dose of the Concerta for him hyperactivity wise. I think if the Adderall bombs, the Concerta WOULD be fine, but between myself and the teacher, he would have to be taught how to pay better attention. Again, a TSS or something of that nature may come in handy to help. It's just the 27 mg was too high.</p><p></p><p>We're starting at 5 mg. I'll keep my eyes open. If he gets zombified at 10 mg. (if we get that far), he'll go off that too LOL! </p><p></p><p>I think if the Adderall is non stimulating, and we have the same result, I would probably prefer to stick with that over the Concerta. Although, easy child has such a low heart rate as it is, the Concerta isn't hurting anything (thank God).</p><p></p><p>Alot of these problems are the teacher. She's a dope. This is the teacher that told me she had a "very immature class this year". Idiot, you have 26 8 year olds in your room. I guess they would be immature. They're EIGHT!</p><p></p><p>I think there are alot of problems with alot of kids because alot of teachers are dopes (and this is no offense to teachers here). These teachers expect our kids to sit at a desk for oodles of hours per day and bust a*s working on NCLB. NCLB is ridiculous as it is. Sorry. The school district we just left was removing all specials (gym, art, music) to add more cirriculum. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! They wanted all kids to know trig by 5th grade. WHAT? They were even cutting recess when I left. No way. So, no wonder these kids are the way they are? I'm sorry, but I can't sit at my desk at my office for 8 hours without taking a break. Why should my child be expected to? Her expectations are unrealistic. Yes, easy child is hyper. Yes, easy child can be loud. Yes, he needs something, I'm not saying he doesn't. But geez - be glad to see improvement and stop trying to make him a perfect little angel child that is going to bow to you. Ain't happenin.</p><p></p><p>Wellbutrin is not an option, but thanks for the info, Sara. I'm just trying to treat the ADHD with an ADHD medication here. I don't want to get into all kinda funky stuff that isn't really necessary. I'll keep the Focalin in mind, SW, thanks.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Janna</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Janna, post: 11035, member: 2737"] Chris, he's on Captopril for his blood pressure. It decreases certain chemicals that tighten blood vessels so the heart pumps the blood more efficiently. It is used for high blood pressure. And it's used to help control heart failure. I think it may be in the same line as Tenex/Clonodine. When I brought that to the pediatric cardiologists attention, he said no to using either of those, because he's already on a blood pressure medication. Funny story. Last visit (as we were discussing ADHD medications) I told the cardio I was suing him. He asked me for what and I told him false representation. When easy child was a baby, this same cardio (he's the head of the Pediatric Cardiology Team at the Children's Hospital here - he's an amazing doctor) told me my son "would tire easily - wouldn't want to play sports - would be very calm - will be my quiet one". Well, aren't you a big fat liar? [img]:rofl:[/img] Obviously he giggled. So, him not being a psychiatrist, he just said, yes, he has kids on ADHD medications. He liked Adderall and Strattera because they are non stimulating (this is right?) - before the Ritalin/Concerta/Metadate line. But, my psychiatrist prefers Concerta best. I was happy with the 18 mg. dose of the Concerta for him hyperactivity wise. I think if the Adderall bombs, the Concerta WOULD be fine, but between myself and the teacher, he would have to be taught how to pay better attention. Again, a TSS or something of that nature may come in handy to help. It's just the 27 mg was too high. We're starting at 5 mg. I'll keep my eyes open. If he gets zombified at 10 mg. (if we get that far), he'll go off that too LOL! I think if the Adderall is non stimulating, and we have the same result, I would probably prefer to stick with that over the Concerta. Although, easy child has such a low heart rate as it is, the Concerta isn't hurting anything (thank God). Alot of these problems are the teacher. She's a dope. This is the teacher that told me she had a "very immature class this year". Idiot, you have 26 8 year olds in your room. I guess they would be immature. They're EIGHT! I think there are alot of problems with alot of kids because alot of teachers are dopes (and this is no offense to teachers here). These teachers expect our kids to sit at a desk for oodles of hours per day and bust a*s working on NCLB. NCLB is ridiculous as it is. Sorry. The school district we just left was removing all specials (gym, art, music) to add more cirriculum. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! They wanted all kids to know trig by 5th grade. WHAT? They were even cutting recess when I left. No way. So, no wonder these kids are the way they are? I'm sorry, but I can't sit at my desk at my office for 8 hours without taking a break. Why should my child be expected to? Her expectations are unrealistic. Yes, easy child is hyper. Yes, easy child can be loud. Yes, he needs something, I'm not saying he doesn't. But geez - be glad to see improvement and stop trying to make him a perfect little angel child that is going to bow to you. Ain't happenin. Wellbutrin is not an option, but thanks for the info, Sara. I'm just trying to treat the ADHD with an ADHD medication here. I don't want to get into all kinda funky stuff that isn't really necessary. I'll keep the Focalin in mind, SW, thanks. Janna [/QUOTE]
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