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Post by mom2dylan on Apr 27, 2005 14:44:47 GMT -5
that Ritalin can make a kid more hyper! Ds just took his second dose and he seems more hyper than usual....has not affected his eating, has not complained that his tummy hurts...he is just A MOTOR THAT WONT STOP! What should i do??  |
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Post by AnneM on Apr 27, 2005 14:58:22 GMT -5
 mom2dylan .. Ritalin should (as a "rule of thumb") calm Dylan down rather than make him hyper ... Is this something you are seeing "often" or was this a one-off? If you are seeing it "often" it makes me wonder one of two things: 1. Ritalin is not working for Dylan and you need to maybe look at alternatives OR 2. Could it be that the dosage is too low ?
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Post by Linda on Apr 27, 2005 16:25:02 GMT -5
I am thinking the dose is too low....I would call the Doc.
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Post by mom2dylan on Apr 27, 2005 17:23:17 GMT -5
mom2dylan .. Ritalin should (as a "rule of thumb") calm Dylan down rather than make him hyper ... Is this something you are seeing "often" or was this a one-off? If you are seeing it "often" it makes me wonder one of two things: 1. Ritalin is not working for Dylan and you need to maybe look at alternatives OR 2. Could it be that the dosage is too low ? Dylan is always hyper but today seemed more than usual along with his mouthiness! i am going crazy today! |
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Post by camismom on Apr 27, 2005 18:52:58 GMT -5
The only way that Ritalin can cause you to be hyper is if you AREN"T ADHD. He is probably not getting enough. What is his dosage? Look into it and try an increase if possible. Also, as far as today, just keep in mind that our kids just like us have good days AND bad. Maybe he got it all out today and will be calmer tomorrow. lol I'll be hoping for you!
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Post by mom2dylan on Apr 27, 2005 20:36:24 GMT -5
he takes 5mg for breakfast and 5mg for lunch! i will see how tomorrow goes...if the same....i plan to talk to his pedi and therapist
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Post by Linda on Apr 27, 2005 20:50:59 GMT -5
Doctors usually start out at the lowest dosage and work up to "target"....Good idea to call Doc.....Good Luck
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Post by Amsmom on Apr 28, 2005 6:24:06 GMT -5
hi mom2dylan, stimulants made my ds more hyper also, he is not able to take them. you may want to discuss this possibility with the dr also. i think one day may be a little soon to come to a definitive decision, but see what the dr says. good luck!  |
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Post by mom2dylan on Apr 28, 2005 7:54:35 GMT -5
hi mom2dylan, stimulants made my ds more hyper also, he is not able to take them. you may want to discuss this possibility with the dr also. i think one day may be a little soon to come to a definitive decision, but see what the dr says. good luck! How many days of him being hyper would be a good time to call pedi... I just gave him this mornings dose about 5 min. ago |
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Post by Linda on Apr 28, 2005 9:17:23 GMT -5
If he is still hyper today...call TODAY  |
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Post by finnmom on Apr 28, 2005 10:14:59 GMT -5
Call your doc. eather the dosage is not right or stim´s dont just work for him.... That´s the way it is with med´s; trial and error, Good luck!!
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Post by mom2dylan on Apr 28, 2005 10:57:10 GMT -5
K today is day 2 of meds.....he has been playing in his room all morning!  so maybe yesterday was just a fluke! We will see!! 2nd dose is at noon! |
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Post by AnneM on Apr 28, 2005 11:00:22 GMT -5
This sounds better  Keep us posted ... and GOOD LUCK ... |
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Post by mom2dylan on Apr 28, 2005 14:02:09 GMT -5
???as u know first dose today was pretty good he played in his room  2nd dose not so good...he has been hyper once again....so soon as he settles a little plan to call his pedi! |
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Post by kstquilter on Apr 28, 2005 15:21:22 GMT -5
tracy,
i'd call the dr too. it could be too small a dosage or the wrong medicine. it's truly trial and error to find the right, dose, medicine and time to give it for our kids. every kid is different.
good luck.
karen
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