Medication Question...

[yeshuaskid]

Do you take medications for ADHD?

I do. I'm currently taking Adderall and Prozac. Took many other trial and errors until we finally got to this...the best combination for me. I'm looking forward to getting a lot out of this section. Not only am I ADHD, but I also am an advocate for children with it, too. Any time anyone needs anything please, PM or ask in a thread.

God Bless....

 

[Snowy]

I'm not on any medication for it now..but I was on Ritalin for years

 

[yeshuaskid]

Snowy,

It must be nice not having to take it anymore. I stopped for a while but, had to go back on it, again. It sucks! It really does. I'm blessed with a husband who makes sure I take it every day.

God Bless.....

 

[Zacharias]

I'm not on any medication for it now..but I was on Ritalin for years

I used to be on Ritalin, however I don't take meds anymore.

 

[jaimegerise]

I took Concerta for the majority of 2 years (tried strattera at some point, but wasn't working as well and making me too nauseated) and also on lexapro for those same 2 years, but have been off of both meds for about 3 months, as I am learning to cope without them.

 

[mikeforjesus]

why did u stop taking them Freak4JC
and u are no freak btw lol..
Its awesome to be absorbed in Christ all the time!

 

[Zacharias]

why did u stop taking them Freak4JC
and u are no freak btw lol..
Its awesome to be absorbed in Christ all the time!

We moved to another state and our family doctor (he's an awesome doctor and a great Christian) doesn't perscribe ritalin because many people abuse it.

 

[mikeforjesus]

maybe ppl do abuse it on purpose but I dont think its an addictive drug.

 

[Zacharias]

maybe ppl do abuse it on purpose but I dont think its an addictive drug.

This is the abuse my doctor is talking about:

Teacher: This kid doesn't cooperate in class he MUST have ADHD put him on ritalin.

or

Parent: I don't feel like dealing with my child if I put him on ritalin he'll calm down and I wont have to deal with it.

and other situations where it's not realy ADHD, they put the child on ritalin just so that they don't have to be dealt with him.

 

[yeshuaskid]

Ritalin can be an abused drug. I was on it. When I worked in the school system I saw many cases of non-ADDers using it. For them, it's a quick high. They have even gone so far as to crush and snort it for a quicker high. Our schools now have tougher rules concerning how the medication is brought to school and they even count it out to make sure that it isn't being taken by the wrong person. It's a real shame. Some of you know that I am an ADD/ADHD advocate as well as having ADHD, myself. I've been advocating for many years and I'm not a big fan of putting children on Ritalin because it has such adverse reactions. If anyone needs help with anything...let me know.

God Bless...

 

[mbrobeck06]

my 4 yr old son takes depakote sprinkles. It has helped him out alot. I have read several books about ADHD and feel that the reason my son was doing some of the things he did is because of his ADHD for example the constant bed wetting or day time wetting. Thank GOD for doctors that can help when meds are honestly needed. I had a cousin that had bad side affects from ritalin and promised myself that is one drug i would never put my kids on.....

 

[Jesus4Me24]

I do and I take Strattera. I only use it when I'm in school, b/c I have a hard time paying attention. Its so frustrating for me when my mind constantly wonders. Since taking the meds it has helped me tremendously.

 

[xScott16x]

I used to be on Adderall for several years. I found it to be quite effective, though it sometimes made me too quiet to where I really wasn't myself. Ritalin can have some nasty long-term effects, so if you're taking it I advise that you make the switch to something else soon.

 

[sk8Joyful]

my 4 yr old son takes depakote sprinkles. It has helped him out alot.

Feel the reason my son was doing some of the things he did is because of his ADHD, for example the constant bed wetting or day time wetting.
Thank GOD for doctors that can help when meds are honestly needed.

I had a cousin that had bad side affects from ritalin, and promised myself that is one drug i would never put my kids on.....

Depakote - is accepted ?? as a prescription for "bed-wetting" :o

some of the most common Depakote side effects include:

• Shakiness (tremors) -- in up to 57 percent of people
• Nausea -- up to 48 percent
• Headaches-- up to 31 percent
• Drowsiness -- up to 30 percent
• Vomiting -- up to 27 percent
• Weakness -- up to 27 percent
• Dizziness -- up to 25 percent.

 

[yaweh434]

I am on Adderall XR, 20 mg.

It works.

I took Ritilin when I was real young.

I stopped my senior year in high school.

I got sick a couple years ago (mono) and just never recovered.

Taking the adderall balances my energy levels. This is why I take it.


Do I want to get off of it? For sure!!!

I have quit it before, but then I end up drinking lots of coffee to compensate.

Next time I quit, if it be the right choice according to God's wisdom for my life, I will taper down slowly.

1 month - 15mg; 2 month - 10 mg; 3 month - 5 mg; DONE!!


Adderall FTW, as far as ADHD meds go.