My son is 7 and has been on ritalin la for the past year and it has worked ok I dont like the fact that it makes him like a zombie. Im wanting to switch to something else and Im torn between strattera and vyvanse. Any advice?
Ritalin makes my son like a zombie. Want to change medications. Any advice?
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- 24 Aug 2010 by kolbysmom
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- ritalin, ritalin la, strattera
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Psyched24 Aug 2010
Kolbysmom,
Besides working at a psych hospital, I also work at a residential treatment facility for adolescents. Many of our kids use Vyvanse with very good results. I suggest getting as much info as possible on both meds; however, and educate yourself before making a decision. I will caution you NOT to get too frightened by the known possible side effects of both medications; each has an extensive list BUT you need to realize that they are POSSIBLE side effects-your son may not exhibit any of them. I wish you luck and applaud your attempts at making an informed decision. God bless.
5 Nov 2010
Firstly I think you should read "The ADHD Fraud :How psychiatry makes patients of normal children" by Fred Baughman MD and Neurologist. I think this would help you a lot. Also you may like to visit www.ritalindeath.com
I don't think any little boy of seven should be taking dangerous , addictive stimulants which are amphetamines and can cause weight loss,liver and kidney damage,mood disorders,heart defects,stunted growth and even sudden death. There is no clear cut lab test which proves ADHD exists and even if it does these stimulants can seriouslly damage your childs health.
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