My son who takes Adderall XR 10 mg started out with 15 mg but was not able to sleep with this dosage. Going to the 10 mg helped him sleep but he had problems in school again. We saw the rebound effect you describe with both dosages, although not as extreme as you relay. His physician added Strattera 40 mg to the Adderall 10 mg and his problems in school subsided along with most of the rebound effect from the Adderall. He also takes Lexapro because of his OCD tendencies. From all I have read on this board and other sources even the type of stimulant can make a big difference in some children.
I would suggest you have his meds re evaluated by his physician.
Best Wishes. -Gettingagrip-
THE CRYING AND EMOTIONAL OUTBURST ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY!!! I have a 6 year old son whom was dx with adhd 1 year ago, although he's been showing symtoms since the age of 3. I was also diagnosed with adhd as a child. The doctors and teachers suggested medications since the age of 4 and I always said no because I never took it and just did not believe in it until i was given no other choice when they decide to flunk him in kintergarden last year because the teacher believe that his behavior was hendering in studies, although he is a very smart child. Anyhow, we moved to a different town and I was allowed to enroll him in first grade. I put him o ritalin last july and change meds a couple of months ago because of the stomach aches(bad). He is now of adderall 10mg twice daily, which i just recently increase from 5 2x daily because he was out of control bounching off the walls, talking constantly in class, getting out of his seat and not listening at home and at school. He also just started behavior modification once a week a few weeks ago. But the biggest issue for me is the Crying and disturbing emotional outbursts that occurs after he arrives home from school. Everyday he comes home seems to be a nightmare. Everything is fine until any little thing set him off. He goes into to these loud crying episodes, screaming, yelling, banging his head on the floor and making himself fall down the stairs. I feel so helpless and feel like Iam the one that needs the medication. I try and disfuse the crying, but it gets worst and last for hours. to the point that i do not want to be around him. i love my son very much but i can not take another day of this. His dr. suggested Risperdal a few months ago but I refused. But today was the day of all days so I called the dr. and have an appt. for friday. I need to know if this is the right choice. or is there some other kind of medication I can try? I need help and I need it now. I was emotional and physical abused as a child and would never abuse my children but lately, his actions bring me to the point of wanting to say things or enforce corporate punishment, which i do not want to do. I also have a 12 month old baby who cries everytime he cries. The crying epidsodes are ruining my life and relationship with him and making me wish that he could home later than 3p.m. He use to be so happy, but now he is always angry, and getting depressed when he does not get is way. i would greatly appreciate any suggestions and ideals. Re evaluation might help. Might be some other problems also. Sounds like I have seen before.I have decided no way my son is just adhd. I am going to request a full assesment from psychologist.I am going to ask school to do this if won't I will call state.We have had it also.To me they don't care ,only about child passing or not.I think they don't care. They get their money.This week our son has been at home (ill) my husband noticed a difference. He says home bound.Minor behavior problems. I think no cafateria food really helps.He get's mad when you try to help him.The lady at mental health place asked does he have a aid. No.He isn't that bad off I said. I feel needs 1 on one. I have only kept him in public school so can get therapies.OT and speech.rshn Can't afford private and some wouldn't take him anyway. Needs to much attention.