Starting meds before school starts | ADHD Information

My son is also off meds (Concerta) and we still have until Sep 17 for the school start. His dr (a neuroped) told us that he should start a week before classes at a lower dose. He was taking 36mg, so he will go down to 18mg for a week, and then to his regular dose. I am planning to start him again Sep.2 though (two weeks before class).  My experience off meds hasn't been too peaceful, and I am doubting that we will do the same next summer. I am just hoping his weight and growth improve this time, and his tics don't bother.I would call the dr.  You may need to start a low dose and work your way up to the regular dose in order to minimize side effects.  Glad to hear the summer went OK w/o meds!

I would start at least two weeks before. Like mom2adhdboy says, you may be able to start lower than he was on before then increase if needed.

Good luck! Glad your summer went so well. I hope you guys have a better school year.......................

I took my DS (13 this summer) off of his meds on July 1 so I could get a feel for how he does without meds (he has been on meds since he was 5 1/2 without any med breaks).  ANyway, he did great (we also made some dietary changes that I believe have been beneficial) but we both know he needs to be back on meds for school.  HOw many weeks before school starts would you start the meds again.  I'm still working on dietary changes so I hate to start sooner than necessary but I definitely want to make sure he is where he needs to be med-wise when school starts.  He will be going back on Concerta which he has been on for years.

Thanks!