I think you're right. The dose is too low. Trying to get the meds and the dosage right is sooooo difficult and if your doctor doesn't let you call anytime then find another doc! You need one that you can call and they will make immediate adjustments without waiting until the next apt. or until the weekend is over!
I know this doesn't really help you now but it might in the future! I wouldn't but him back on the dexadrine without talking to the doc first. Does he have an answering service that will get a hold of him? If so I'd call and tell them you need a call back this weekend. Good luck! I hope it gets better for him soon!
Thanks Logan's mom, for the reply. Well, we made it through the weekend with lots of extra hugging and words of support, and the dr agreed to bump his dose a bit. Now all seems to be going very well! He's having a lot less moodiness after school, less rebound I guess. His appetite seems better too. Just wanted to give an update.
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Thanks for the update! Glad to hear things are going better! Sometimes the increase in dose is all they need! Just keep an eye out for his body adjusting to the increased dose. He may go back to the same negative behaviors and that just means the dose needs to be increased again. Good luck and keep us posted!Our doctor switched from Dexadrine to Vyvanse because although the meds are helping him at school immensely, he seems a lot more moody and less happy. He's been very pleased to not be in trouble all the time, and loves his medication for that, but he seems to just not have as much joy in life. It's not just rebound. So anyway, we switched to Vyvanse to see if it would have less side effects
This is only his second day on it, and the dose is very low to start. I know it will take a while to see if this will be effective but so far it's like he's on no medication at all! He's back to thinking he's the worst kid in the world, telling me he thinks I'd be better off without him, telling his little brother that he wishes he was dead. Himself, not his brother. I don't think I can make it 5 more days until the dose is increased! Of course, it's the weekend so I can't phone his doctor... or even our family doctor... should I go back to the dexadrine until I can talk to his doctor? Should I stick with this? Any advice would be appreciated. I just feel like I can't leave my son with these horrible feelings about himself.