smiley Report post Posted March 21, 2007 Hi all Afraid i'm a bit ignorant when it comes to medication and i'm after a bit of help please. M has melatonin to help him to sleep, but we're heading down the path of a dx of either ADD/ADHD... At our last meeting, M's pead suggested we try something to help him to concentrate. I would really only want something to help him to stay focused at school - to enable him to concentrate on his work.....rather than something taken all the time IYSWIM.....Is there such a med..?? Thanks xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra Report post Posted March 21, 2007 M (adhd and HFA ) is on strattera, which lasts 24hrs, and long acting concerta, which lasts about 10- 12 hrs, there's also short acting meds which have to be taken 3-4 hourly, your pead should have given you info on the meds, if he hasn't ask for some,and ask any questions about the things your worried about, we were really worried about putting M on meds, but it was the best thing we did now we've got the meds right, Good Luck xxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted March 22, 2007 Thanks Alexandra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindyloo Report post Posted March 23, 2007 Luke is on Equasym for his ADHD. It lasts 3 - 4 hours at a time. He has 1 in the morning, 1 at lunch time and then he can have another when he ghets home if we feel he needs it. We find it works well for him. If you want any more information, just let me know. Linda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted March 23, 2007 Thank you <'> That sound just what i'd like for M. Good to know <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted March 23, 2007 My son used to take Ritalin just during the school week, not at weekends (unless he was really OTT!). Good Luck <'> Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingersbimbo Report post Posted March 24, 2007 el's on equasym xl (xl means the 8 hr version) she takes it every day as we find that life is much better for both of us when el has taken it..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clareo2003 Report post Posted March 30, 2007 Tyler tried Ritalin and straterra, with no effect at all, he had a QB test to check the effectiveness of the pills and it showed that indeed they had no effect to his behaviour. He is now just taking Risperdone to try and help with his constant anxieties . Just thought id show you another outcome of treating a child with Adhd and AS Clare x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claire33 Report post Posted March 30, 2007 Hi My k was on equesym then ritalin and now hes on dexedrine which seems to work as the others really didnt have much of an affect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
