For those that ADHD meds didn't work for or DC couldn't take them...

[Anonymous]

What was the reason that they couldn't take the meds? Was it the side effects outweighing the benefits or did you just not see an improvement?

DS is 11 (diagnosed ADHD-combined (age 6)/mild cerebral palsy) and this year has been a serious struggle.He has maintained pretty good grades up to starting 5th grade. I have always supported him with math, big projects, thinking things through, self advocacy, occasional scribe, and helping him stay on track, but I'm having a lot of trouble helping him stay afloat this year. This year seems to be really, really hard for him. Its seriously stressing him out. He received his first 1 (out of 4) on his report card. And he received several of these. So, I'm thinking about meds. Obviously, I will speak with a doc/psych before moving forward. DS has received sedative-type meds, Benadryl, Sudafed, and allergy meds in the past. All of which make him hyper, most make his heart race, and make it hard for him to think clearly. This may leave us with non-stimulants as the only option. Anyone else have a similar reaction to meds? What did you do?