As I'm sure you know, those particular medications can really increase appetite in some children (or at least I know Risperdal can, not sure about lamictal). It's one of those "which is worse" kind of things. If his behaviors have come under control then I would just work on things to help his weight. Keep him active. Keep healthy foods in the house. Never hurts to snack on fruit and veggies all day. Encourage him to drink a lot of fluids (water). Make sure he is getting out and being active.
If I misunderstood and you are still dealing with behaviors, then talk to his doctor about what other options there are. You have a hard combination of disorders there, and they can be very tricky to treat, but it is possible. I've heard really good things about lamictal, but Bipolar meds, are like ADHD meds, what works for one, may not work for the next.
Good luck, and big mommy hugs!
thumper is one of the meds causing him to over eat? I have just the opposit effect from Adderall...my 7 year old son weights 45-46 pounds on a good day.I have a son, now 14 who was classified with ADHD back when he was 7. We had alot of problems with him in school as well as socially. Our son was on Ridalin, Strattera, Aderall and so on, but they made my son into a zombie. We have found that children with ADHD, ADD have lack of minerals in their body and with extensive research we have come up with some natural vitamins that have worked. My son had a "C" average up to 6th grade on all the ridalin and other drugs until we put him on these vitamins (with NO ridalin or any other drugs) in 7th and 8th and he was on the honor roll. He was a true success story for the school. They are all liquid because my son cannot take pills. Fish oil (omega3), Body Balance (high anti-oxidants) and OsteproCare (calcium/magnesium) are the 3 liquid vitamins we give him along with a multi-vitamin. If you are interested in reading more on the Body Balance and the OsteoProCare the website is www.lifeforce.net/20458118. The Fish Oil website is http://www.vitacost.com/CarlsonTheVeryFinestFishOil-500ml. Vitamins are not the only antidote though, it takes alot of work of the parent as well. The parent must understand that self esteem if the most important factor of a child with ADHD/ADD. If that goes you will have an extremely hard time bringing it back up. Sports, kickboxing and any other active activities are very important in their lives. Sports for the activity, kickboxing for the discipline. My son is a very active soccer player and also takes kickboxing. He does not have alot of friends but these are issues that need to be dealt with as well. I hope this helps.
Hello I am a mother of 2 boys. They are 7and4!! My seven yr old just turned 7 and was diagnosed at the age of 4 with having severe bi-polar,adhd,odd and anxiety disorder.He also has delayed learning disabilities. Right now he is taking risperdal and lamictal.The Dr. has tried many many different meds and combo's with them.The odd and the anxiety seem as though they are in control right now.If that makes sence?His eating is out of control and have to watch him all the time. I'm walking on egg shells right now and there has to be a different solution. PLEASE if anyone has any ideas or experiences with meds let me know!!!!!!!!!!!