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[quote=Anonymous]Meds don't change personality/demeanor. They do help a child to regulate him/herself. DS takes 20 mg of Vyvanse, and 3 mg of Intuniv. As a PP noted, Intuniv can be helpful with impulsivity. In the morning, DS is often very moody until the meds kick in, although it's gotten better. I know people think that deciding to medicate is a decision with a capital D but really, it is not that big a deal in our experience. I'm not saying that meds will make everything perfect -- they don't, and it can take time to find the right one at the right dose. But they can be helpful and, if they don't work well (some kids don't do well on meds), that's also okay and your child won't be scarred by the experience. I'll also note that, while we didn't have any second thoughts about medication, we obviously wish that DS did not have to deal with ADHD and take medication. Good luck, OP![/quote]
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