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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, my son who is inattentive just started Concerta. Other than side effects (he has been very weepy, doesn't want to eat, sleep has gone to crap) I haven't seen any improvement in the ability to focus. He is not hyperactive at all. Just can't focus. Would caffeine work for a kid like him? Also, if your kid started stimulants, how long was it before you noticed a difference?[/quote] Doctors typically start at a low dose to check for side effects then work up to an effective dose. It takes a few days for the body to get used to each change in dose, but when you reach an effective dose, it's like turning on a light switch, 20-30 minutes after taking it your kid can suddenly can focus, do things much faster and you don't have to repeat yourself 10 times. Stimulants can cause mood swings or anxiety Sometimes they add an SSRI for that.[/quote]
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