[QUOTE=Luvmykids02]I suggest you take your daughter to a board certified psychiatrist because pediatricians don't have the expertise to make a differential diagnosis and treat these type of childhood disorders. Mood stabilizers are commonly given to children with biploar disorder, not adhd. I recommend you get a second opinion before trying any other type of medication. [/QUOTE]
I have to agree. If you cannot find one look for a neuropshcologist. Either type will be able to pin point where the problems are and the best way to treat them.
I have posted on here several times before and am back again looking for advice. My 9 year old daughter was diagnosed last year with adhd without hyperactivity. We have tried, adderall xr, focalin xr and ritalin la. Adderal worked but totally changed her personality and the mood swings were unbearable, so we switched to focalin xr with no difference. We have recently tried ritalin la. Could tell it helped a little but she started having nose bleeds so I freaked and her took her off the meds.
The problem is now she is in 4th grade and having to study a lot more than ever before. She is having a horrible time in school. I know that with each grade, the school work and what is expected of them gets harder. I dont know what to try next. She clearly can not do it without the medicine. Her pediatrician has suggested putting her back on adderall xr and adding a mood stabilizer - depakote?
Does anyone have any other suggestions as to what she can take or any advice.
Thank you.
My 9 year old daughter has ADHD with hyperactivity. She has taken Adderall XR for nearly 3 years. About 2 years ago, she was showing some OCD traits, along with some mood swings, so they added Depakote. After a few months, they tried to discontinue the Depakote, and tried Zoloft instead. This was a major disaster, as was prozac. She even begged to be put back on the depakote. About a year ago, they started her on Wellbutrin to help with her focusing in school. This has not only helped with her focusing, but with her anxiety also. Although I was initially concerned about her being on three meds, I have to admit that she is doing very well. She tolerates the medications very well, and they have definitely improved her quality of life.