Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurologic syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distrac...
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seems to always fail for my son who just turned 20 a week ago. I think he's pretty much run the gammit on all the meds around. It seems that every type of medication for A.D.D. makes him so wired and pacey and agitated that he just doesn't want to continue to take them any longer. It's all so frustrating for him, and for me as his mother.
Now he's back on risperadal once again, it's a buggar trying to adjust this medication to so that he won't be to drowsy and draggy. I also don't like that it says he shouldn't be in prolonged heat as this med. can cause rash or heat stroke. This is a tough one as he loves to be in and out of the house all day long. I can't very well make him stay in, so it has me nervous every time he goes out biking or walking or jogging around. I've yet to find a person who has taken this drug for A.D.D. and felt better, I hope to find that someone on here or in person someday. It seems he's either wired on one type of drug, or lethargic on the other, almost a no win it seems. I'ts been a frustrating year of trying to adjust all these different types of medication. We were hoping that concerta would do the trick but of course, that wasn't to be either. Posted on 07/11/08, 11:07 am |
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I am 52 and have ADHD Bipolar I take risperdal for a mood stablizer and I take it before bed I use ritilan for ADHD my son will not take things for ADHD so he self medicates with alcohol which is bad but he is now 23 but much more productive when he was on his meds. I walk every day and have had not trpouble with heat. I take 1 1/2 mg of risperdal at hour of sleep. good luck to you God bless 
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Hi there Jitterygirl
I can understand his and your frustrations around meds,some people are just not cut out for them. I know you may have already throught about this but have you tried some of the natural remerdies that are on the market now for Adults with ADHD if you used them inconjunction with Mangment techniques it could work out beeter for your son. Here is a wabsite that you may want to look at :http://www.nativeremedies.com it will give you some idear of the alturnatives that are available. If i can help in any way please email me Good luck . chrisadhd
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Thankyou for replying, somedays I feel so alone and frustrated. Living with an adult child who has adhd makes me sensitive to others who struggle with it. I appreciate the comments from those who have it and know what my son is dealing with. I also appreciate hearing from parents with family members who know have many good suggestions as well.
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hi
i took risperdal before for my adhd it also made me too drowsy have u tyred dexedrine,orthe long acting dexedrine spansule most docs dont liek to prescribe it for it is a old drug used for that and very highly controlled but it finally did the trick for me dont knwo hwo old your son is but they can start him at a low dose i have been there with meds for my son is adhd too good luck hon u will be in myprayers lol jan (((((((((((huggies))))))))))))
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