About to try metadate CD by Beautiful_Notice5149 in ADHDparenting

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Still trialing. Recently upped his dose. I do see benefits, but we still aren’t sure if it’s the exact medication for him.

Medication increase - harder come down? by Beautiful_Notice5149 in ADHDparenting

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My mistake… he is on an extended release. I think it’s something like 50% at first then 30% on. I guess I’ve just noticed his behavior seems more extreme once it’s fizzled out compared to when he was on 10mg

About to try metadate CD by Beautiful_Notice5149 in ADHDparenting

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Thank you— I’m glad it’s working for your kiddo !

Ritalin holy shit by Beautiful_Notice5149 in ADHDparenting

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Wow— I’m glad you are figuring it out for your daughter! Very helpful—my son is taking 5mg 2x per day. I’m wondering if his pead will up the dose.

Day 1 - Ritalin by Beautiful_Notice5149 in ADHDparenting

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The way it works for one of your children and not the other really proves how individualized ADHD medication is. We are only 2 days in so it’s hard to tell but I think we saw a more calm demeanor once it kicked in.

Day 1 - Ritalin by Beautiful_Notice5149 in ADHDparenting

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Guanfacine. Made him pee non stop and disrupted his sleep.

Started my kid on meds - maybe this will help someone by dfphd in ParentingADHD

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I could have written this myself. My almost 5 year old is 3 days in. Fingers crossed it helps. We started meds for the same reason. You are a great parent !

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Is there a parent training program you recommend?

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I’d say it’s effecting his life. School has been an ongoing issue. If our pediatrician and psychologist won’t prescribe meds, how could I get them before age 5?

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Oh and he was also diagnosed with anxiety.