Re: As Seen On TV/meds

[Guest guest]

We are considering Focalin for our son (mild end of the spectrum and also meets

criteria for ADHD-inattentive type). Although I never thought I would accept

the idea of medicating, it has become pretty clear that he needs some extra

support while we (hopefully) chelate him to recovery.

Focus and anxiety are his big stumbling blocks to learning. He is in 4th grade

and struggling to stay up to grade level despite being more than bright enough.

I am hoping this is our temporary answer.

Pam

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> As a parent of a kid on guanfacine (Tenex currently, soon Intuniv) I

> have to say I am pretty thrilled with it. We've been down the DAN!

> road and AC chelation for several years and while those things have

> certainly helped we needed more. We've tried just about everything

> under the sun for anxiety, impulsivity and focus. Tenex isn't the

> ultimate solution by any means but it sure helps. I know other parents

> in pretty much the same situation who swear by it as well. Even our

> DAN! doc was ok with it fwiw (yes, i know many people here hate DAN!

> docs). And while I get your point about the side effects, remember

> that on-label guanfacine is a blood pressure medication so all of that

> basically stands to reason. As well I think using something like this

> is way better than SSRIs and the like...

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> As Seen On TV

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> Posted by: " Mr. Wonderful " rick_tallman1@...   rick_tallman1

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> Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:50 pm (PDT)

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> I saw a commercial on the tube tonight. I shows a teacher/mom talking

> about ADHD and explaining how her son has ADHD. She mentions his

> inattention and other issues.

> BUT, of course she has found a solution for her son's ADHD.

> INTUNIV

> BUT, Intuniv has side effects.....

> http://www.intuniv.com/adhd-medication/intuniv-side-effects.aspx

> INTUNIV Side Effects

> INTUNIV may cause serious side effects including

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> low blood pressure

> low heart rate

> fainting

> sleepiness

> Get medical help right away, if your child has any of the symptoms listed

above.

> The most common side effects of INTUNIV include

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> sleepiness

> tiredness

> trouble sleeping

> low blood pressure

> nausea

> stomach pain

> dizziness

> (OKAY, now the kid won't be inattentive in class, he will be asleep or

> upchucking in school.)

> Tell the doctor about side effects that bother your child or that do

> not go away. The doctor may change your child's dose of INTUNIV. Your

> child may not always let you know about side effects, so be sure to

> ask how he or she is feeling. Try keeping a log of side effects to

> take to your next appointment with your child's doctor.

> Fainting has been reported in some patients taking INTUNIV. Your child

> should avoid being dehydrated or overheated while taking INTUNIV.

> Your child should not drive or operate heavy equipment until

> understanding how INTUNIV affects him or her. INTUNIV can slow

> thinking and motor skills. While taking INTUNIV, your child should not

> drink alcohol or take other medicines that can cause sleepiness or

> dizziness as these symptoms may get worse.

> (This stuff is recommended for children 4-16. The driving and heavy

> equipment shouldn't be a big problem there.)

> Your child should not take INTUNIV if he or she is allergic to

> guanfacine or other ingredients in INTUNIV,

> (And the parent would know about this allergy HOW?)

>  or is taking other medicines containing guanfacine (eg, TENEX®). Tell

> the doctor about all medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements your

> child is taking.

> Please talk to the doctor if you have any questions.

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