Hi

My son recently started taking Concerta in the morning and then Ritalin in the evening in order for him through sports and homework. Around 8:00 at night he seems to get really bad rebounds and it is a struggle to get him to go to bed we are constantly arguing and neither one of us get any sleep at night nowadays. I do give him two and half tablets of clonidine but it does not seem to work lately with the ritalin. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated. HELP.

How old is he?  Perhaps he'd be more motivated to get on PJs, brush teeth, and do other things to get ready for bed if you try this.  Tell him that he's been having trouble getting ready for bed after the Ritalin wears off.  Unless he changes his behavior, he'll have to get on his PJs, brush teeth, etc. at 7:30 PM while the Ritalin is still in his system.  Hopefully that'll motivate him enough to change.

My child takes an extended release stimulant and Tenex.  His behavior at night is difficult sometimes.  During these times, I tell him that he's not acting appropriately around other people, so he needs to go to his room and be on his own.  I don't use a punitive tone.  He'll then play his pinball game or do something else in his room.  That seems to help him calm down.