Tracey that doseage is way too much, you pediatrician needs his head read.
I was told my ped to start with half and up it to 2 if I need to. I got confused at first and after 1 month I had him on 2 - he was an emotional wreck when he wasnt a zombie
When I went back to the dr. He said I was overdosing him, and that I was obviously just drugging him for the teachers benefit. hmmmm I was confused.
I have kept him on 1x 5mg tablet first thing in the morning, and I deal with the coming down in the afternoons okay.
He has adjusted quite well to the meds over the last few months.
But he was 7 when I started and he is a big boy for his age. And he did not deal with that quantity.
Cut it back to 1 in the morning, and just be a soft landing for her in the afternoons. Explain to her the tablets will make her feel funny feelings and not to be too scared about it. Just to give herself time out if she needs it. She should adjust.
The objective is to get them through the first 4 hours of school. You need to let the teacher know these meds only work for 4 hours and not to expect too much from her in the afternoons. and if she could get all the important work done in the morning.
Since starting my daughter on Dexamphetamine this morning (she has had two tablets now) she is extremely emotional. The slightest thing sets her off crying? Is this a normal thing?
what is the mg of the tablets Tracey. 2 may be two much. My son takes one, when I had him on 2 I was told by the pediatrician i was over medicating
Crashing - coming down of the drug. These Dex are usually quick acting and quick to stop acting. When they stop, my son gets irritable, emotional angry - therefore sent outside to play.
The tablets are 5mg each. The specialist has started her off
on half a tablet, three times a day.
I have had quite an interesting afternoon with her crying
hysterically for the most trivial things. I wasn't sure how to handle it. Like a 6 year old with extreme PMS.
To Sallyn and Rae … thanks soooo much for your input and thanks for the
information on the terminology. I guess I will get better at it as time goes on.
I feel like I’m trying to earn my learners permit all over again (it’s much
easier getting a licence)
Tracey It is never easy with an ADHD child. You will experience setbacks sometimes. I have a 9 year old son who was diagnosed with bipolar and Adhd. When we took him to the phys. he suggested that we bring the other children in to test them because I have a 4 year old also diagnosed with Adhd. I now have all 4 of my children on Adhd medication plus myself. I never even new that I had it but I do. We have had my youngest (my 4 yr old) meds changed because of side effects. Basically you have to watch out for any unusual behavoir, stomach upset and diarehia. Like my youngest for instance went from being a hyper happy go lucky child to being very irratable, whiny, and just plain hateful. So they changed his meds from adderal to clonodine. My daughter is on strattera and my other two boys are on adderal. I am also on adderal. Watch for shaking hands too. I experienced that for the first couple of days. It will usually go away in a few days but if it doesn't call the doctor. It doesn't get easier but you get better at dealing with it. Lots of luck and best wishes
First of all thank you for the reply. I stumbled onto this
site by accident this morning while looking for information on dexamphetamine. I’m
having trouble convincing my family that this is the best treatment for my
daughter. They seem to have the idea that ADHD is the behavioural “flavour of
the month” where doctors and specialists are concerned. They are talking out of
ignorance and I’m having trouble trying to educate them.
Can I ask you what is meant by the term “crashing?”
I was warned about the decreased appetite and the sleeping thing. I guess I will find out in the next week how much of an issue this is going to be for her. She’s not very good at reading; in fact she’s below average with most of the subjects in her class. But she loves trying none the less, so the taking a book to bed idea I will try out. Thanks for the tip.
Hi Fellow Aussie, seems to be an increase lately in Aussies on this Board - Wonderful!!!!!
My son (Damian, 7 years) is on Dexamphetamine. It has made a great improvement to his concentration in the mornings. He is in trouble less, but crashes in the afternoons quite badly.
He had a sore tummy early on and still occassionally. Less Hungry.
I take him off his meds on Weekends and holidays - just to increase his weight.
He has been on it for approx 6 months and recently was diagnosed with Sensory Intergration Dysfunction also.
The Psychiatrist is recommending a slow release Dexamphetamine, which is only available from Sydney and you have to post away for it with a cheque/money order etc. Not available in pharmacies.
The Dex, wont make her smarter, just increase her concentration.
She may have trouble falling asleep at night. My son is allowed to read till he gets a bit sleepy or till 8:00pm.
Anything else - feel free to ask.
Regards Rae.
My 6 year old daughter was
diagnosed with ADHD yesterday. It came as no surprise to me as her behaviour is
quite neurotic the majority of the time to say the least. Still, actually
hearing it from a specialist and getting the medication and reading all the
material I was given me has left me extremely overwhelmed.
She is starting her medication this morning (Dexamphetamine). I'm keeping her
home from school to watch closely for side effects. I’m not sure what I’m
waiting for, though.
Can anyone tell me what to expect?