Metadate CD and Moody: What Users Say

• Twi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 12, 2013

For ADHD "My 8-year-old has been taking this medication since he was 5 years old. He started at 10 mg. I took him to the doctor to see about increasing it to 20 mg. While at the doctor's office, the doctor said he needs 30 mg. We tried that for a week or so. My son lost his appetite and complained of his heart hurting. I took him back and put him on 20 mg. When he started the medication, everyone could see a huge difference in his behavior. They said he was like a different child. Straight A's for the past 3 report cards. The medicine runs out near the end of the day. If he has issues, that's when it happens. At times he hits himself, makes strange noises, and can be moody. He sleeps well, and he is at 85% in his weight. It has worked for him."

• Sam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 7, 2014

For ADHD "My son is 11 and has been taking Metadate CD for 4 years. He is now taking 30 mg in the morning. He is very thin and has no appetite during the day, but when his appetite comes back at bedtime, we always let him eat as much as he wants. When he doesn't take this medication, he says he can't do any of his work at school, so we feel it really benefits him. He still has a lot of trouble with disorganization and being moody, and sometimes aggressive, especially in the evenings when he is coming down off the medicine. He also has some headaches still, but not too much trouble sleeping. His behavior and ability to finish his school work all depend on whether he has had his medication though."

• ant...
• November 21, 2009

For ADHD "7-year-old with ADHD, with the HD prevailing. Started 10 mg Metadate CD in the morning and teacher reported a night-and-day difference, but late in the day was nightmarish. Grouchy, no focus, and constantly arguing. Doctor decided that it metabolized quickly and was out of his system too quickly. Started 20 mg in the morning and saw immediate improvement in the afternoons. BUT... vocal and motor tics began, up to 7-10 a minute, and we stopped it right away. Started 0.25 mg Guanfacine to relax the system, up to 3 mg now. Tics have lessened, but still present daily. Tried Adderall, but aggression and moodiness appeared. Back to Metadate CD, paired with Guanfacine, school is better, still some moodiness, but overall an improvement."

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2008

For ADHD "I couldn't be happier with how this drug has helped my daughter. She's been taking it for 8 months now, with absolutely no problems. We tried 2 doses of 4-hour methylphenidate first, but it just didn't seem to help much. She's getting all A's in school and will actually be tested for the 'gifted' program next year because of this medicine allowing her to focus and concentrate on her schoolwork. The only 'slight' con I have is when it wears off, she's a little moody, but she gets over that quickly."