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[quote=Anonymous]My 8 year old son started out taking Focalin XR when he was 6. He didn't stay on it very long. Although it improved his focus, it made him moody and aggressive when it wore off in the evenings. It also curbed his appetite so much that he lost a lot of weight. He was already very skinny.

We switched to Vyvanse and it works well.  It may not be as good as Focalin for focus at school, but we haven't seen the mood swings. Also, he's eating more.  On days that he has a lot of homework or evening activities, he takes a small booster of Adderall.

Also, I've noticed that exercise is incredibly important for my son. He's like a racehorse that just has to run. I'll have him go to the playground for 30 minutes or so before homework and then give him lots of movement breaks. It makes a huge difference in his mood and behavior.  On days when he can't get outside, he's much more "antsy".

Medication only helps a little. It's important to find other ways to manage ADHD -- like exercise, meditation, organizational charts, etc.[/quote]

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