ADD / ADHD: 24 Hour

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Straterra or Concerta for ADHD??

My son is 8.5 and has been on Concerta for about 2 years now. He seems to be doing better in school but I have to say I am at my wits ends. Since Concerta takes an hour or so to work, mornings are a nightmare. He is just so hyper. Every morning I dread waking up and dealing with getting him ready for school and me ready for work. We have a large family and it's hard enough simply because of that, but add a very hyper child, and it's even worse. Then by the time he gets home from school, the meds seem to be wearing off and evenings are...

ADD / ADHD Medications

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Amoxicillin and Hyperactivity

My 5 year old daughter has just had her first case of strep throat. She is taking amoxicillin and is feeling great now (she has been on it for 24 hours), my question though is....can amoxicillin cause hyperactivity? She is feeling great...better than great...off the wall great! She is chattering nonstop, seems quite wired, her pupils are more dilated than normal, we are having difficulty getting her to sleep. If anyone has any thoughts...please share! Thanks!

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Is Is ADD or What?

My 9 year old has recently been diagnosed with ADD. Since the end of her...

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Is It ADD?

I have been having a lot of problems with my middle daughter. She is almost...