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My son who is 5 and has been taking Adderall 5mg since 5-07 for ADHD and meds was recently increased to 10mg in morning and 2.5mg at noon has had nightly episodes of waking up screaming and "scared" look on face with shaking of arms& legs and sweating, I took him to doctor who ordered EEG but said it is most likely night terrors. Most of the symptoms he has of night terrors but I am able to talk with him and he answers my questions but continues to shake and has a blank look at this point on his face. I was wondering if this could be some type of seizure disorder or sleep disorder. The episodes usually last for 5-10 mins then he goes back to sleep.
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I would agree that I would never give my child adderall. I took one when I was a teenager (peer pressure) and I couldn't sleep all night, and was messed up for a long time. I don't understand how these kids can sleep while they are on the meds. But I guess every kid is different, and I guess some are really hyper and need to be calmed down.
I do think that they sound like seizures. When my dad has seizures the first thing he does is make a loud noise like he has seen the scariest thing ever. He always has these seizures while he is sleeping. My daughter has nightmares sometimes but she never shakes like that. (She is 4, will be 5 in nov.)
I would agree that I would never give my child adderall. I took one when I was a teenager (peer pressure) and I couldn't sleep all night, and was messed up for a long time. I don't understand how these kids can sleep while they are on the meds. But I guess every kid is different, and I guess some are really hyper and need to be calmed down.
I do think that they sound like seizures. When my dad has seizures the first thing he does is make a loud noise like he has seen the scariest thing ever. He always has these seizures while he is sleeping. My daughter has nightmares sometimes but she never shakes like that. (She is 4, will be 5 in nov.)
there is no need for argueing on this site, every1 is here for help.
have u had an eeg done? what were the results? good luck with ur son and i hope things workout for u. mabey u can ask ur doctor if this drug has side affects and mabey put ur son on something else?/ seeksolice i agree with what u are saying that this drug is serious for a kid so young
be kind every1..
have u had an eeg done? what were the results? good luck with ur son and i hope things workout for u. mabey u can ask ur doctor if this drug has side affects and mabey put ur son on something else?/ seeksolice i agree with what u are saying that this drug is serious for a kid so young
be kind every1..
I''m simply telling you that a 5 year old on adderal is basically a 5 year old on meth.
If you trust your doctors 100% you wouldnt be here. I hope you can find out whats wrong with your son.
My comments were made solely from my own experience with the drug. Take it or leave it; I just think that common sense would indicate that if he is having problems since his dose was raised than he should be either taken off the drug or go back to the original dose.
You dont have to be a doctor to respond to posts on medhelp by the way. Essentially we are in the same boat- you are giving your kid drugs, and I am taking them while pregnant. I dont see my situation any worse than yours.
If you trust your doctors 100% you wouldnt be here. I hope you can find out whats wrong with your son.
My comments were made solely from my own experience with the drug. Take it or leave it; I just think that common sense would indicate that if he is having problems since his dose was raised than he should be either taken off the drug or go back to the original dose.
You dont have to be a doctor to respond to posts on medhelp by the way. Essentially we are in the same boat- you are giving your kid drugs, and I am taking them while pregnant. I dont see my situation any worse than yours.
Since when did you become a doctor??? Maybe you should take your own advise and protect your unborn child. He is closely monitored by a doctor for ADHD, and medication has helped greatly, this is a new problem. I also have a family history of seizure disorder.
Amphetamines also rob the body of dopamine and serotonin, which are essential in having healthy sleep patterns and feeling happy.
Long term use of this drug particularly will cause dependence as well as depression.
Long term use of this drug particularly will cause dependence as well as depression.
Adderall is comprised of amphetamine salts, which are stimulants.
Your 5 year old is essentially taking crystal meth.
This is only my opinion, but I think this medication should be stopped. Little guys have no business to be on such heavy duty medication. He should be weaned off it. Dont give him any refined foods or sugar, juice or soda, candy, etc.
I hope adderall was given as a last resort because it is used recreationally in my hometown by ADULTS who want to stay up all night and get high. I know first hand- I used to be a meth addict, and I have recreationally used adderall as well. Its some heavy duty stuff.
I think the ONLY way you will find your answer and any kind of diagnosis is if you get him off this medication and see if anything changes. Naturally, when you are pumped full of stimulants, your brain chemistry is going to change- so if any testing is to be done, the results will be somewhat skewed because he is on stimulants all the time.
Just my opinion. For the sake of your little boy though, he shouldnt be on this stuff. Its pretty intense even for an adult.
Your 5 year old is essentially taking crystal meth.
This is only my opinion, but I think this medication should be stopped. Little guys have no business to be on such heavy duty medication. He should be weaned off it. Dont give him any refined foods or sugar, juice or soda, candy, etc.
I hope adderall was given as a last resort because it is used recreationally in my hometown by ADULTS who want to stay up all night and get high. I know first hand- I used to be a meth addict, and I have recreationally used adderall as well. Its some heavy duty stuff.
I think the ONLY way you will find your answer and any kind of diagnosis is if you get him off this medication and see if anything changes. Naturally, when you are pumped full of stimulants, your brain chemistry is going to change- so if any testing is to be done, the results will be somewhat skewed because he is on stimulants all the time.
Just my opinion. For the sake of your little boy though, he shouldnt be on this stuff. Its pretty intense even for an adult.
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