meof3
06-23-2004, 12:00 PM
Hello,I'm new.
My son is six years old and has AD/HD.He has been on Aderall xr, concerta
foclin, and now the Dr. wants to put him on strattera.He had angry mood swings in the past and Ive heard that strattera may intensifiy those mood swings.If anyone has had any experinces with strattera and there kids,your info would be very helpful.
My son is six years old and has AD/HD.He has been on Aderall xr, concerta
foclin, and now the Dr. wants to put him on strattera.He had angry mood swings in the past and Ive heard that strattera may intensifiy those mood swings.If anyone has had any experinces with strattera and there kids,your info would be very helpful.
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dalesgirl
06-23-2004, 03:00 PM
Strattera works well with my kids but I did question it when the dr. suggested it because a friend of mine had her son on it and there were major problems. When I asked the doctor asked if the child had violent episodes before hand and I said yes and she said that is the answer. That child is on Concerta now and fine.
If I were you and the meds he is on right now are working then refuse to change them. Have you spoken to the doctor about your concerns with Strattera? What is his/her reason for wanting to change the medicine?
If I were you and the meds he is on right now are working then refuse to change them. Have you spoken to the doctor about your concerns with Strattera? What is his/her reason for wanting to change the medicine?
meof3
06-24-2004, 09:08 AM
Strattera works well with my kids but I did question it when the dr. suggested it because a friend of mine had her son on it and there were major problems. When I asked the doctor asked if the child had violent episodes before hand and I said yes and she said that is the answer. That child is on Concerta now and fine.
If I were you and the meds he is on right now are working then refuse to change them. Have you spoken to the doctor about your concerns with Strattera? What is his/her reason for wanting to change the medicine?
My son was on adderall,that was'nt working.While he was on it he was very distructive,he broke every toy he got his hands on.His moods were up and down all the time.He would get so angry and hateful for no reason.The Dr. put him on 36mg of concerta,and that worked for a little while but he got use to it pretty quick.A month later he added 5mg of focalin to take in the evening in addition to the concerta.My son did very well for about two months.Then I started getting notes home from the teacher,saying he wouldnt follow directions from anyone,and his work was getting very messy. At home I noticed he was getting rather sassy, uncooportive,and hyper.
So now the Dr. wants to try strattera,and I'm worried.The more I read up on it the more I dont like it.But, I am interested in maby trying it in combination with the concerta,I've read a few cases of Drs. doing that, it treats bipoler disorder.My sons father has it and I think the way my son moods are, theres a posability he may have it to.The reason I posted on this board is to maby find someone who has their kid on strattera,or even better, a combination and hear how it worked for them.
If I were you and the meds he is on right now are working then refuse to change them. Have you spoken to the doctor about your concerns with Strattera? What is his/her reason for wanting to change the medicine?
My son was on adderall,that was'nt working.While he was on it he was very distructive,he broke every toy he got his hands on.His moods were up and down all the time.He would get so angry and hateful for no reason.The Dr. put him on 36mg of concerta,and that worked for a little while but he got use to it pretty quick.A month later he added 5mg of focalin to take in the evening in addition to the concerta.My son did very well for about two months.Then I started getting notes home from the teacher,saying he wouldnt follow directions from anyone,and his work was getting very messy. At home I noticed he was getting rather sassy, uncooportive,and hyper.
So now the Dr. wants to try strattera,and I'm worried.The more I read up on it the more I dont like it.But, I am interested in maby trying it in combination with the concerta,I've read a few cases of Drs. doing that, it treats bipoler disorder.My sons father has it and I think the way my son moods are, theres a posability he may have it to.The reason I posted on this board is to maby find someone who has their kid on strattera,or even better, a combination and hear how it worked for them.
dalesgirl
06-24-2004, 12:32 PM
Oh I can't even remember all the meds my son was on.. I know Adderal was one of them and there was a weight concern as well as the fact that he still wasn't getting it. There was Clonidine too for a while which I was leary about at first considering it's a med to control high blood pressure in adults. I guess if you like the doctor and trust him then you can decide. My son had a good doctor who would say..."hey, if there's a problem call. If you don't think it's working you can add X amount and try that. If it still doesn't work call me".
NatalieatSIS
06-25-2004, 04:53 PM
I hope I get this note to you in time. I DEFINITELY say NOOO to Strattera! My sons are 7 & 9 and both have been on meds for a while. They both tried Strattera and had bad reactions.
First, my son 9, has only been diagnosed for a little over a year, and is only ADD, not hyper or aggressive at all. While trying Staterra, he started banging his head on walls, hitting me, spitting at me, and even stating that he wish he was dead. I have never seen my son act this way in the past, and now off of Stattera, never says or does these things. I am sure it was the Straterra!
Second, my son 7, has been a little agressive and became severely angry and wanted to also hurt me while on Strattera.
I am very happy now that they are on Concerta and both are having much better times.....
I just hope you will reconsider. All children are different and react differently, but my experience was horrible!
Good Luck!
First, my son 9, has only been diagnosed for a little over a year, and is only ADD, not hyper or aggressive at all. While trying Staterra, he started banging his head on walls, hitting me, spitting at me, and even stating that he wish he was dead. I have never seen my son act this way in the past, and now off of Stattera, never says or does these things. I am sure it was the Straterra!
Second, my son 7, has been a little agressive and became severely angry and wanted to also hurt me while on Strattera.
I am very happy now that they are on Concerta and both are having much better times.....
I just hope you will reconsider. All children are different and react differently, but my experience was horrible!
Good Luck!
meof3
06-26-2004, 10:10 AM
Thankyou NatalieatSIS,
for shareing your experience with strattera,I havent put him on it yet.I'm thinking that just uping the dose of concerta will be the best rout to go.The more I hear about strattera the more I dont like it,not to meny have anything to say good about it.I'm glad I looked into it befor putting him on it,I hate haveing to expose my son to so meny different drugs.
for shareing your experience with strattera,I havent put him on it yet.I'm thinking that just uping the dose of concerta will be the best rout to go.The more I hear about strattera the more I dont like it,not to meny have anything to say good about it.I'm glad I looked into it befor putting him on it,I hate haveing to expose my son to so meny different drugs.
meof3
07-14-2004, 11:55 AM
Well,I took him to the doctor last week and the the doc. uped the dose of cocerta to 54 mg.The first few days it seemed to be helping alot more,but now it seems like the dose never even changed.How can he get use to it that fast?I'm takeing him back next month for a follow up,per dr.s request.
NatalieatSIS
07-14-2004, 03:51 PM
Meof3,
It may take a while for the meds to completely get into their system, maybe you should hang in there and see if it works. I wouldn't suggest making the dosage any higher.
You also may be treating the wrong diagnosis as well. Has he ever been tested for Bipolar? I have heard alot of kids are diagnosed for ADHD, when they really are bipolar, and the reaction is bad when treated for ADHD instead. Again, this is only my opinion, and don't know your complete situation.
Hope this helps!
It may take a while for the meds to completely get into their system, maybe you should hang in there and see if it works. I wouldn't suggest making the dosage any higher.
You also may be treating the wrong diagnosis as well. Has he ever been tested for Bipolar? I have heard alot of kids are diagnosed for ADHD, when they really are bipolar, and the reaction is bad when treated for ADHD instead. Again, this is only my opinion, and don't know your complete situation.
Hope this helps!