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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 548450" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>It's now felt that, other than a "medications wash" which is a whole different concept, taking a "vacation" from medications is not a good idea.</p><p></p><p>Better to find whatever it takes to counteract the problematic side-effect. Sometimes, it means switching medications - because even a different medication in the same class can produce different results. For example, dexedrine vs. concerta (both stims). Sometimes it helps to add a different class of medication, so that the problematic one can be given at a lowered dose... such as, using straterra for 24/7 coverage, and then boosting with a stimulant. There are also other medications that can take the edge off the appetite-suppressing effect.</p><p></p><p>Another option that I've seen done is to REDUCE the dosage during holidays, rather than take a medications holiday. Some even do this for weekends. For example, if the child is on Concerta 54 mg, drop to 36mg on weekends and holidays. That is... assuming that school is a major impact (for many kids, it is).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 548450, member: 11791"] It's now felt that, other than a "medications wash" which is a whole different concept, taking a "vacation" from medications is not a good idea. Better to find whatever it takes to counteract the problematic side-effect. Sometimes, it means switching medications - because even a different medication in the same class can produce different results. For example, dexedrine vs. concerta (both stims). Sometimes it helps to add a different class of medication, so that the problematic one can be given at a lowered dose... such as, using straterra for 24/7 coverage, and then boosting with a stimulant. There are also other medications that can take the edge off the appetite-suppressing effect. Another option that I've seen done is to REDUCE the dosage during holidays, rather than take a medications holiday. Some even do this for weekends. For example, if the child is on Concerta 54 mg, drop to 36mg on weekends and holidays. That is... assuming that school is a major impact (for many kids, it is). [/QUOTE]
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