learn more self-control or increase medic | ADHD Information

Well after taking J to the playground today, I WILL be calling the doctor tomorrow to adjust meds. A mother came over screaming at me what an awful kid he is how he just kicked her son in the face and she had seen him out of control at the playground before. I am almost in tears and have to agree with her. He knows it is absolutely unacceptable to hit or kick people.

It is so embarassing, I have not raised him to act like this.
Good luck with the doctor!  I know this is a hard time. Most of us have been there.  Hang in there!  I will get better if you stick with it!

My son is totally HHHHH. He needs meds 24/7. He is 12 but was 7 and I remember. I had him started the med roller coaster. He is on concerta and we upped him that year to 54 mgs where he leveled off AND tenex - to help with impulse control

Are you happy with the med choice?

Remember, you can change the dosage the next day, after realizing it is the wrong dose. You do not have to wait weeks, days, etc.

Call the doctor!! discuss his meds, let us know if we can help!!

The med's are not behavior pills.  They allow the child the ability to make a choice .  Its about getting the med's right that aids in managing the symptoms of ADHD. For some. counseling is necessary in combination with med's to teach the child how to make good choices and also to help parents implement a good behavior medication plan.. However, if you feel your child is still having issues with impulsivity then it may be a good idea to revisit the med situation because in the absence of treatment or effective treatment to curb the impulsivity, they can't learn what they can't control.  Its frustrating going through a trial of medication but when you find what works best for your child, every area of life will improve.  Please keep us posted and good luck :)

What type of doctor does your son see?  Is it a specialist like a psychiatrist?  If not, then I recommend going to one.  I found that they answer these types of questions better than the other docs and manage the medication much more effectively. 

My personal experience is that if the meds aren't right, then my son has NO self-control! If the meds aren't right then he just CAN'T calm down or control his impulses.  No discipline works-EVER! It's that simple!  So I would say you need to keep adjusting/switching the meds until he is virtually symptom free.  Our kids will never be as "easy" as other kids but the medication takes them a long way! Good luck!

My sons sees a developmental peditrician. The doctor specials in developmental disorders.

I am definitely thinking we should see how J does on the next higher dose of Vynanse. The hard part will be convincing my husband. He knows J is severely ADHD and needs meds but he still wants him to develop some self-control.  

I'll keep you posted on J's week.

I've always thought of the meds as a tool to get your body and brain closer to "normal." So a kid will still be a kid while on meds, which means they'll lose things and be hyper and daydream - just not as much.

I do agree that you should work closely with whoever's prescribing these meds to ensure your son's dosage is right. I've read that it's a good idea to go up in dosage until the side effects are almost too much. You don't want to torture the kid, but you need to see what a higher dose can do for them. Then you can go down as much as you feel comfortable. Obviously - all of that must be done under close medical supervision. :)

My 7 year old son has switched from focalin XR 15 mg to Vynanse 20mg(to start). He has been on Vynanse for 4 days.  So far he seems more hyper but not over medicated and I think he still has self control but I'm not sure.

We switched him because on focalin he seemed over medicated before lunch and after lunch  started acting silly and testing the teacher. Yesterday the teacher said he was more vocal especially after lunch.

So my question is:  do you medicate until there are no issues or should he learn more self control once he's medicated to the point of a normal little boy.  Not on medication my son is severely ADHD and can't function appropriately for normal activities. Should I ask the doctor about increasing meds or give it more time?

Thanks for any input.