Child w/ADHD and ODD, issues w/Intuniv?

Heather - posted on 10/03/2012

We re-tried Intuniv this fall, and it was no better for my son this time. Interestingly enough, now the Tenex(short acting Intuniv) has the same effect, even though he was on that for years. He can not be on either med now, they make his irritability, argumentativeness, and darkness MUCH worse. He is on Clonidine, and it seems to be helping.

Lisa - posted on 10/03/2012

My 9 year old ADD son recently had an increase in his Inuniv from 2-3 mg and we have noticed a difference in argumentation at home as well as at school.

Heather - posted on 12/07/2011

BTW~ I know how it feels to not be a fan of a med. My son had a HORRIBLE reaction to Adderall, so I never wanted him to be on any amphetimine based med again. But, years later his Dr. put him on Vyvanse, which did work, but almost seemed to over work for him. Definitely did not help my son's ODD. I was also very reluctant to put him back on Concerta since it was his initial med after diagnosis years ago on which he experienced horrible rebound, but he is back on it now and it is working much better. We have a much better doctor now who is very good at meds, and seems to have found the right dose.

Heather - posted on 12/07/2011

Trish ~ The trial and error part is so hard. You never know how your daughter will react. If you are going to try Intuniv the holiday break is a good time to try it since it can cause sleepiness.

Trish - posted on 12/07/2011

My daughter is 7 and has been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD more on the ODD side she has been on Vyvanse for almost 2yrs. She is now on a 2 times a day doseage @ 50mg. she metabolizes this medication way too fast. At our last visit her Dr. thought if this didn't work we would have to go to ritalin. I am not a fan, that medication scares me so does the Strattera. I have been reading on Intuniv to see if it would be a good backer to the vyvanse so I didn't have to change medications. we see the Doc in 2 weeks and she is now argumentative with myself and a few others, can't focus on classwork and wakes up alot in the night, and cries alot. she tends to pick at her fingers and lips. I worry about the intuniv because she is in cheerleading and the low blood pressure issue and other side effects from being active. I am glad you posted this question!! Thank you!!!!

Gina - posted on 12/01/2011

my son is 13 and I have started noticing a DEFINITELY non positive trend across the board.... he's been on 3mg for about 3 months now, maybe it's time for 4mg......???

Sharon - posted on 08/18/2011

I am also wondering if anyone's child that is on Intuniv has experienced excessive weight gain/

Sharon - posted on 08/18/2011

It's a trial and error thing. So far the agreement is that Intuniv is not the answer. My son is on Concerta right now which helps but I don't think covers it all. I actually will be discussing this at my sons next appt.

Heather - posted on 08/18/2011

I would just go with what the doctor recommends. We have tried many meds to get where we are today, and you just have to start somewhere. Good luck!

Sarah - posted on 08/18/2011

My 12 year old is currently on no meds but we are in the process of him seeing a new dr for meds could anyone offer any tips? He has been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. Thank you!

Heather - posted on 08/17/2011

My13yo son, who has ADHD and ODD, was AWFUL on Intuniv. He was completely disrespectful, rude, mean, dark, and argued all of the time. He was on the Daytrana patch when we took him off of it and tried Intuniv, hoping that a non-stimulant would work. It didn't. We added back in the patch, and he was terrible. As soon as school ended for the year we took him off of both, and he started Ritalin and Tenex(had been on before with no problem). His behavior improved right away. I will also say that Concerta never worked well for him. He had bad rebound on it, and it really flattened his emotions. He is on Vyvanse now, it seems to work much better for him.