PorcupineWhisperer
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I spoke with difficult children' psychiatrist about starting him on a low dose of a stimulant (5mgs Focalin XR) to see if it might help with his bedwetting (primarily) and some attentional stuff (minor) and the doctor agreed - mom picked up the prescription today. Prior to, I had talked with both difficult child and his mom about the possible risks and the fact that stims and bipolar often don't mix. Both were open to giving this option a try. I felt like now was a good time to try since we are running out of summer - school starts in two weeks.
When he was on 5mgs of Adderall (along with Depakote and Seroquel), it worked great, even addressed the bedwetting, but the Adderall caused him to get manic and very irritable. My thought (hope) is that with the addition of Tenex (which has kept him very stable since Spring Break) the stimulant might be effective without the nasty manic side effects.
I'll let you know how it goes....
When he was on 5mgs of Adderall (along with Depakote and Seroquel), it worked great, even addressed the bedwetting, but the Adderall caused him to get manic and very irritable. My thought (hope) is that with the addition of Tenex (which has kept him very stable since Spring Break) the stimulant might be effective without the nasty manic side effects.
I'll let you know how it goes....