If he's taking two medications at once, the problem may be a side-effect to their mixing. I am on Adderall and it DOES tend to make me less hyperactive (though I'm not usually very energetic to begin with) -- but that is due to a boosted ability to pay attention. If he's having trouble paying attention, I don't think it's because of the Adderall.

hi, i am replying to this p[ost because my son who is 9 has been taking adderall for 2 years for ADHD. and i dont have any problems with it. but it concerns me because adderall and rytalin are the same type of medication. i dont think a child should be on both.
my son takes adderallXR 20mg once a day.it is supposed to improve attention.