Name: mom75 Title: autism and adhd started to take strattera

my 7 year old has autism and 2 months ago i took him to phsy , for lack of focuse on school work . she said he also has adhd, we agree to put him on aderall, one pill for first week then two. other than being more agry no change in focus. we just started strattera today what should i be looking for any simmilar stories?  ?

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Name: kimkok • Date: 03/13/2008 08:37:43

Hi there Mom75,

My Son (5) has been diagnosed with ADHD and Aspergers he is currently on Concerta (we were given the choice between Strattera or Concerta) but were told that with Concerta you see results quicker (we saw differences in 1 week especially concentration at school) apparently both work the same the main difference I believe is that Concerta works out in the evenings. The disadvantages I was told of both of the meds is that there is a temporary loss of appetite and falling asleep is difficult for them -My son has Melatonine for this which enables him to fall asleep.

The only thing is now they also want to give him amedication called Dippiperon-Ive never heard of it but have a meeting with the specialist in3 weeks time to discuss. I suppose this process is really trial and error and not easy on the nerves!!!

So how is your son reacting to the meds so far? How are you holding up?

Take care ;-)  =