My 7 year old daughter (will be 8 next month) was on Adderall, but she was so emotional and had such extreme facial tics we asked the doctor to switch her medication. She has been on Metadate CD for three weeks now, and because she is still having trouble focusing after lunchtime during school the doctor keeps 'upping' her dosage. We are now at 60 mg. per day. I am wondering if this is even a normal dosage. Most people writing reviews are saying their child is on 10 to 20 mg. I am thinking of getting a second opinion.
Is 60 mg Metadate CD a normal dose for an 8 year old child?
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- 25 Oct 2010 by KSF
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- adderall, metadate cd, tic disorder
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25 Oct 2010
For children age three to five, Adderall should be started at Adderall 2.5 mg daily. This dose may be increased by 2.5 mg daily every week if needed.
For children age six and older, Adderall should be started at Adderall 5 mg once or twice a day. The dose may be increased by 5 mg every week if needed. In general, the dosage of Adderall should not be more than 40 mg per day total. The first dose of the day should be taken first thing in the morning. If taking Adderall two or three times a day, the next doses should be given after four to six hours.
It is a good decision to seek a second opinion, always safe & better, hope your child gets well soon, wish her all the best.
christine...25 Oct 2010
I hope this response finds you and your child doing well. I looked up some information on the new medication. I copied some warnings about Metadate. It also said that the initial starting dose is 10mg-20mg. Then it can be increased by 10mg per week to a maximum dosage of 60mg. So it does sound as if your daughter is on the maximum dosage and old enough to safely take it. However, if she is still having trouble focusing, please seek a second opinion as recommended by Rajive.
My best wishes to you and your family,
chris
Anonymous 10 Nov 2010
My son is 7 he'll be 8 in Dec he has been on Metadate Cd 50 for a while now..30mg was okay for a while but he kept getting a lot of trouble at school for not paying attention & following directions. So I went to 50mg & its been very helpful. I get 20mg & I get 30mg so that on Saturday's he's okay to take to Wal-Mart & 20 for Sunday's at Church & so he'll eat dinner afterwards- since its a 8hr med..But he has to has something that's kinda strong to work or he'll just be way to active & talkative.
17 Aug 2011
My son is 6. His dosage is 25mg and it worked initially. We are now going to see his Dr about an increase. His Dr did say that even 50mg is a safe dosage for a five year old. I hope this helps. All children function at different levels and you are the one who can determine best what works for her.
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