meds for anxiety and focus

[Anonymous]

We are working with a doctor, but I'm just curious which medications your kids take for anxiety and/or focus. TIA.

[Anonymous]

we use lexapro for anxiety and intuniv for focus and calm.
there are lots of meds used for inattentiveness (ADHD) and it often takes trying out several until you find the one that works for you.

[Anonymous]

pp. How long was your child on intuniv before you saw a difference?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:pp. How long was your child on intuniv before you saw a difference?

It's hard to say initially because we were rolling off a stimulant that was causing tics. However, more recently we upped the dose and I think we saw a difference within a few weeks.

[Anonymous]

I am wondering about whether we have hit the right mix. Our son has been on zoloft for two years and it has helped his anxiety tremendously. We recently started him on Vyvanse for ADHD NOS. he seems to be both inattentive and impulsive. he also has mild PDD.

I have seen an increase in anxiety about what others are doign, vigilance and obsessing again and wonder of the vyvanse is causing a resurgence in that even while it is clearky helping focus for schoolwork.

Wondring if a non stim ADHD might work better? We are seeing our psychiatrist later this week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am wondering about whether we have hit the right mix. Our son has been on zoloft for two years and it has helped his anxiety tremendously. We recently started him on Vyvanse for ADHD NOS. he seems to be both inattentive and impulsive. he also has mild PDD.

I have seen an increase in anxiety about what others are doign, vigilance and obsessing again and wonder of the vyvanse is causing a resurgence in that even while it is clearky helping focus for schoolwork.

Wondring if a non stim ADHD might work better? We are seeing our psychiatrist later this week.

While the meds affect everyone differently, the non-stimulants were better for us.

[Anonymous]

PP here. While I am not a doctor nor an expert at all, I recall reading something about stimulants being contraindicated with spectrum-related diagnoses. You mentioned mild PDD so a non-stim may be worth a look. I feel for you. The search for the right med is really tough.

[Anonymous]

Celexa for anxiety, ritalin for ADHD. The combination works well for DS.

[Anonymous]

Adderall for ADD, Prozac for anxiety, both are 10mg/day. Still having quite a bit of anxiety though.

[Anonymous]

Prozac for anxiety, stimulants brought back overwhelming so nothing for focus.

[Anonymous]

Hopefully your doctor isn't starting you on meds for both at the same time. Anxiety can impact focus too so it is best to treat the anxiety and see what is 'left over' then if need be start something for inattentiveness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully your doctor isn't starting you on meds for both at the same time. Anxiety can impact focus too so it is best to treat the anxiety and see what is 'left over' then if need be start something for inattentiveness.

Yes, this is the preferred protocol for treatment of anxiety and ADHD.