Posted by Dr. Bob on April 26, 2004, at 3:38:31
In reply to Re: Anything Good to Say about Strattera?, posted by stellajones on April 24, 2004, at 16:07:46
> > Does anyone have anything positive to say about treating ADHD children with Strattera? My 9 year old daughter has been taking Adderall XR 10mg/day for about a year now and I have not seen any improvement. Before Adderall XR she took regular Adderall (15mg/day bid) for about 2 years and that worked much better; however our doc insisted that we switch to a once a day formula. She took Ritalin once, very briefly, but had an increased heart rate from med and was promptly taken off. She is already very small and thin for her age, she is only 50lbs. She has trouble falling asleep at night ans is subsequently tired and irritable in the mornings.
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> > Her therapist thinks she will do better on Strattera because he claims she is "sad" as well and this med should treat both ADHD and her sadness. I'm taking her to the psychiatrist on Monday and I am going to ask him to switch her meds. I have read boards similiar to this and only see bad things. Does anyone have anything good to say or has anyone or their child had a positive experience with Strattera?
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> > My daughter has a relatively mild cause of ADHD, more inattentive than hyperactive although her symptoms can change in response to social situations, school, ect.
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> > Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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> Have you considered any alternative treatment?
> Studies have shown that many children and adults with ADD have low levels of essential fatty acids.There are EFA oil blends for children and adults specifically marketed for focus and attention problems-ADD, that are available in most health food stores.Heres an article that describes some of the creative genius many ADD'ers posess
> http://www.erinelster.com/Articles/add_article_3_00.html
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