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[quote=Anonymous]My kids take methylpheinidate meds (Concerta and Ritalin LA) vs. dexamphetamine meds (Adderall, Vyvanse, etc.). Two different prescribing doctors (one kid also has moderate-severe anxiety so sees a psychiatrist) and both had the kids ramp up slowly. Both started with short acting meds vs. long acting. Once we got the dose right with short acting, then we switched to long acting forms for school. My older child started taking them in middle school (she is combined type, primarily inattentive) and says that she couldn't tell any effect at first (started on a weekend), but at school could tell that she had an easier time concentrating. If your child is reporting these feelings, it's possible the dose is too high (at least for starting out) and/or needs to be on a different med. Also, different long acting meds have different release profiles.[/quote]
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