2nd July 2008
Yes welcome! I don't have ADHD, but my son and husband do, so I might as well!! But as jane said, appetite gets suppressed as I have seen for my husband and son. I usually have to force them to eat... so I make them eat a good breakfast so at least they have something in their stomach.
My son was on Concerta and it did not do well for him. He was very emotional and cried all the time about EVERY LITTLE THING. He was very angry also on Concerta. He started with 18 and then went to 27. Also, after a while my son said that the pills weren't working like they should and he needed better pills. He's 7, so he words it funny! I noticed that he could not take naps during the day anymore, even in long car rides, which is weird.
Now he's on Adderall, as is my husband, and he is doing much better. He doesn't get angry, he eats a bit, and he can sleep and nap during the day.
So just be careful and watch for certain symptoms. Different meds do different things to different people, so who knows what it will do for you. Good luck and welcome again! :)
My son was on Concerta and it did not do well for him. He was very emotional and cried all the time about EVERY LITTLE THING. He was very angry also on Concerta. He started with 18 and then went to 27. Also, after a while my son said that the pills weren't working like they should and he needed better pills. He's 7, so he words it funny! I noticed that he could not take naps during the day anymore, even in long car rides, which is weird.
Now he's on Adderall, as is my husband, and he is doing much better. He doesn't get angry, he eats a bit, and he can sleep and nap during the day.
So just be careful and watch for certain symptoms. Different meds do different things to different people, so who knows what it will do for you. Good luck and welcome again! :)