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My son has been on Daytrana patch since February. He currently is at 20 mg. I feel like it is not working at all. He is more irritable, aggressive and impulsive. He cannot swallow pills due to sensory issues. We previously tried Focalin XR (he kept chewing the beads) and Vyvanse (increased tics). I was wondering about Methylin as it comes in a liquid or chewable or Dextroamphetamine which also comes in a liquid. Anyone have any… read more
posted about 1 year ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Donny has been on Adderall xr for years..but he doesn't sleep and hardly eats while on the meds. I tried him on Stratera but it… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I have a female relative whose official diagnosis is ADD but she is most likely an undiagnosed Aspie. She has responded best to Wellbutrin… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Update: Spoke with his psychiatrist and we are discontinuing ADHD medications at this time.
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
We tried Strattera, and Concerta and it increased tics both times, so now he is on KapVay and works great. Also helps with anxiety and sleep
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My son can not take stimulants for his ADHD, He takes Kapvay, which is just an extended release version of Clonidine. He takes it along with… read more
posted about 1 year ago
