Adderall XR working

[mommy007]

Hello - If you remember me from the old site, my son was medicated for 4 years on various meds. Last year in forth grade we had one teacher who after never being satified with my sons behavior caused us to up his concerta to 54 mgs. We then became aware of the tics that he had been having - but at 54mgs were off the chart - A doc at the end of the school year diagnosed him with medicated induced touretts syndrom.

Well we took him off everything in June. since June he has gained 27lbs and went from a 12 slim pants to a 16 reg.

He started the first 7 weeks this year without meds, we continue to see a theripist now bi-weekly(this just changed from weekly). He did great as far as marks, but needed alot of re-direction.

We started him 1 month ago on 10mgs of Adderal XR - he was more focused but has a serious leg (right) twitch, and some minor tics - not noticible if you did not know his history.

He is now on 15mgs of Adderall XR - he is very focused, patient and happy - the learning support teacher said the change is "remarkable" the Principal said he had a "breakthrough conversation" with my son and the theripist said he is "perfectly focused".

I am soooo counting my blessings - there is only 1 teacher who we only hear "negatives" from - she is not following the iep. whenever I need to ask her a question, she believes that because she told my son once already that he should be able to tell me. I'm afraid to ask because its becomming a bad reflection on my son.

I am not increasing the meds any more for 1 teacher! I am considering after this 1st tirmester is over switching him to a teacher who is more willing to work with us.

Does anyone know what 15mgs of adderall XR is equal too in regular adderall?

[crillmom]

it is equivalant to two dosages of 7.5.

[AnneM]

Hi mommy007 and I definitely remember you from our old "home" .... and its really good to see you here in our "new" one!! ....

I am really pleased to read that Adderall XR is doing so well for your son!

Out of interest did your son's tics disappear straight away when he came off the concerta or did they take a while to "wind down"?

As you say - who is going to change meds just for the sake of ONE teacher? If the rest are happy then I would say it is the TEACHER's problem... NOT your son's!

Wish I could be more help on what the mg of adderall xr are equivalent to in regular adderall .... but hopefully someone else will know!!

This is GOOD NEWS .... and its great to see you here!

P.S. Crillmom just put the answer up whilst I was writing this!!

[mommy007]

AnneM

Yes, this tics did go away when we discontinued the concerta - we were lucky.

What do you think about switching teachers after the 1st tirmester is completed? I know he will have to deal with teachers like this in the future.

I spoke to the Learning support specialist and she told me today a majority of students in his class are having difficulity. She also said many parents have called her complaining. She encouraged me to call the principal to let him know - she wants more of the parents to do so.

I don't want a fight, just whats best for my son. Have any others switched classes before???

[Honeysmom]

I am glad the adderall xr is working for you. We started it with Honey about 6 weeks ago and we love it. It works wonders for him. I hope things keep going well. As for the teacher, forget her. There are always people who will bring you down if they have the chance. I say switch if that is what works for your son.