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How much ADHD medication is too much - 40 mg Strattera plus 36 mg Concerta plus Novo-Clondine for 9 yr 63 lbs. child?
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∙ 12y ago
OMG please detox ur son this is insane and whoever prescribed ALL that medication for a 9 year old should have their license revoked. You know your son the best do research on your own. Children at 9 years old cannot tell you how they feel exactly so do not overmedicate and make things worse. I have been there and had those drugs shoved down 0y throught with 2 documented suicide attempts on Strattera bc was overmedicated....only to find out after years of ME telling psych. it was something else and finally at 23 I was diagnosed with bipolar and the psych said that all those years of the wrong medications worsened my symptoms......please do your research and get ALOT of other opinions..its ur child's life and sedating them doesnt make it better. There are many resources out there that can help without the medication. It just takes time. This adhd medications and diagnosis's are used so much bc ppl don't want to take the time it takes tp figure out what is going on. Do not 3et the doctors decide. You Take charge in your child's mental health, don't leave them up to the "system" you know your child best. And ask alot of questions.....always.
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Can your 13 year old daughter take Strattera and lithium?
A child who is on lithium needs to be monitored carefully before starting Strattera. This drug can trigger depression and my not be appropriate for someone who is taking a medication such as lithium.
Your child is on 450 mg of Lithium and 72 mg of Concerta and 20 mg of Ritalin and 200mg of Seroquel what is this medication doing to her system?
tweeking out?
Is it safe or advisable to allow a child to miss 2 or more daily doses of Strattera?
Strattera is non addictive so there would be no withdrawal symptoms. I want to answer this question with a question. Why would you want to withdraw this medication for two days?
Does Concerta 54mg give you gas?
my child is on 54mg of concerta XL and ao it dose not effect him in any diffent way.
What should you do if your child has a seizure while on Concerta?
Phone an ambulance.
Does Strattera help with depression and anxiety in childrn?
If Strattera works for your child, it may improve attentiveness and decrease hyperactivity/impulsivity Strattera can improve ADHD symptoms in children in the classroom setting as reported by teachers in a clinical study
Is Welbutrin or Strattera more successful in treating a 12-year old child?
Strattera is specifically for ADD. I wouldn't take the Welbutrin for the ADD. Right church, wrong pew.
Is it safe to give your daughter hydrocodone while she takes Concerta?
It is NOT safe to give ANY person a medication that is NOT prescribed for that person. It is also unwise and neglectful to give a minor child any medication, especially a narcotic (!), without a doctor's order. It is unlawful to give any person of any age narcotics prescribed for you, and you can be arrested for doing it.
What is the best way to wean off of Strattera?
If you have the capsule form you can cut it in half and take that, slowly come off of it because coming off of it all at once can cause health effects/withdrawals.I have not come off of Strattera and have no intention to, as it is working wonderfully for me, but I would like to say that since Strattera is not a stimulant, the side effects of stopping the medication should be minimal and there should be no withdrawal, as Strattera is not addictive.I have read reports of people stopping Strattera suddenly due to being unable to get the drug due to insurance or money, or to give themselves a creativity boost, or they simply didn't want to take a medication anymore and having no problems coming off of it.As for cutting the capsule in half, please don't do that. From the packaging:Avoid touching a broken STRATTERA capsule. Wash hands and surfaces that touched an open STRATTERA capsule. If any of the powder gets in you or your child's eyes, rinse them with water right away and call your doctor.
Should a child take Strattera and Concerta?
I would not recommend this combination, since it does have an increased risk of hypertensive effects. However, it is possible that a low dosage of each would be prescribed to treat different symptoms (social phobia / ADHD). I have never seen this combination prescribed before though.
Can a child taking lithium for bipolar take Strattera for add?
Answer: If your child has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder they shouldn't take Strattera; ultimately this is your decision to make with your child's doctor. But keep in mind there is a Black Box Warning about Strattera: It states that you shouldn't take it if you have bipolar disorder or have symptoms such as psychosis or mania. It also says that you should stop taking Straterra if you notice your child has sudden changes in behavior such as irratibility and suicidal thoughts. Because of the way they(the FDA) put it in this warning I wouldn't say that taking both of those is completely harmless. hope this helps*****
Med is 10 mg what is the appropriate dose of this medication for a child who is 11 months of age?
Before administering any modified dose of medication to a child always consult with the child's pediatrician.Consult a pediatrician before administering any dose of medication for a child that does not match the prescribed dose.
