My son has side effects from EVERY medication we have tried.

Jennifer - posted on 09/11/2011 ( 1 mom has responded )

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Vivanse caused tics. Focalin caused weight loss, no sleeping and huge mood swings. Straterra didn't help at all. Intuniv makes him fall asleep in class. I am so frustrated and looking for support and suggestions. Thanks

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Beth - posted on 09/12/2011

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There are several more medications than this. Also the weight loss side effect does go away. Vyvance was the one that caused the weight loss/ no appetite in my daughter. It does go away after a few months. We switched to the short acting focalin because it is cheaper , has a generic, and haven't had any problems with it.
Also make sure you are cutting out most if not all sugar, upping protein , and B vitamins.