Ian and Periactin

[Guest guest]

Well, I learned a big lesson yesterday with Ian and Periactin. He can

NOT tolerate it during the day. We tried to switch to mornings since

he was waking up hungry in the middle of the nights when we gave him a

dose before dinner. Well, big mistake. He was incredibly crabby,

angry, irritable, and whiny. It was awful. He cried himself to

sleep - well, more like screamed himself to sleep for his nap

yesterday. He's NEVER done that before. It was horrible. I plan on

mentioning it to our GI doc and Dr. H. He's so much more pleasant and

happy today. He's like a different kid from yesterday. He's back to

hugs, kisses, and being playful. So much better.

- H

[Guest guest]

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Many kids get cranky from that morning dose. It can be a nightmare as

you found out. I would think that giving him the evening dose and

having him wake up hungry is better for him. He has that tendency to

drop his blood sugars in the night, so having him eat in the middle of

the night is good for him. I know it's a pain having to wake up and

give him something to eat, but at least he is eating.

All of this is so much trial and error. You will find what works best

for you and Ian. It just sometimes takes awhile.

Jodi Z

[Guest guest]

Jodi - I'm thinking I agree with you entirely. Thanks so much for

your post - I really appreciate your insight. It helps so much to

hear advice from others. Thank you again.

- H

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> Many kids get cranky from that morning dose. It can be a

nightmare as

> you found out. I would think that giving him the evening dose and

> having him wake up hungry is better for him. He has that tendency

to

> drop his blood sugars in the night, so having him eat in the

middle of

> the night is good for him. I know it's a pain having to wake up

and

> give him something to eat, but at least he is eating.

>

> All of this is so much trial and error. You will find what works

best

> for you and Ian. It just sometimes takes awhile.

>

> Jodi Z

>

[Guest guest]

Ooh, sounds like an ugly scene. I am sure you will be able to

figure out what works for you guys soon. Not all kids react the

same way so hopefully you find the right time to dose soon !

>

> Well, I learned a big lesson yesterday with Ian and Periactin. He

can

> NOT tolerate it during the day. We tried to switch to mornings

since

> he was waking up hungry in the middle of the nights when we gave

him a

> dose before dinner. Well, big mistake. He was incredibly crabby,

> angry, irritable, and whiny. It was awful. He cried himself to

> sleep - well, more like screamed himself to sleep for his nap

> yesterday. He's NEVER done that before. It was horrible. I plan

on

> mentioning it to our GI doc and Dr. H. He's so much more pleasant

and

> happy today. He's like a different kid from yesterday. He's back

to

> hugs, kisses, and being playful. So much better.

>

> - H

>

[Guest guest]

Dalia was very cranky for around a week when we first started in the

daytime...then it got much better....hang in there - hope all goes

well.

Sheryl (Dalia, RSS, 2 years and Hanna, non-RSS, 4 mos)

>

> Well, I learned a big lesson yesterday with Ian and Periactin. He

can

> NOT tolerate it during the day. We tried to switch to mornings

since

> he was waking up hungry in the middle of the nights when we gave

him a

> dose before dinner. Well, big mistake. He was incredibly crabby,

> angry, irritable, and whiny. It was awful. He cried himself to

> sleep - well, more like screamed himself to sleep for his nap

> yesterday. He's NEVER done that before. It was horrible. I plan

on

> mentioning it to our GI doc and Dr. H. He's so much more pleasant

and

> happy today. He's like a different kid from yesterday. He's back

to

> hugs, kisses, and being playful. So much better.

>

> - H

>

[Guest guest]

Hi -

Laikyn was the same way when she first started Pericatin. It lasted for a

few days and then she got use to the meds. Maybe you need to lower your dose

for the morning. When Laikyn first started she was getting 1.5ml twice a day!

Good Luck with this!