Adderall XR Vs Strattera

There was no surprise when my daughter received the prognoses of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It was shocking to discover the first method of treatment that her doctor prescribed was medication. She was five years old and weighed less than 30 pounds. I was wary as to the effects a medication would have on her. However, I was disparate for help. I agreed to a one month trial of Adderall XR. The doctor explained to me that Adderall XR was the most prescribed medication for ADHD. According to that particular doctor it was the best medication for any child with ADHD.

I noticed a difference in my child after the first dose of Adderall XR. My normally energetic and happy five years old became sullen and sad. Often crying for reasons she herself did not know or understand. However, for the first time in her life she was able to sit down and color a picture from start to completion. I had my concerns about the drastic personality changes. My daughter being able to focus seemed to out weigh them at that time. The personality changes seemed to worsen every day that she was on Adderall XR. Alternating from severe crying and cranky behaviors to zombie like states, I became concerned that perhaps I had made a mistake in allowing her to continue taking Adderall XR.

The final blow came at a pool party. Her mood was sad most of the day. During lunch time she refused to eat, this was a major concern for me. My daughter's weight has always been low, but her appetite has also always been healthy. When she refused to eat, I began to wonder if it was because of the Adderall XR. Shortly after lunch she became more distant and withdrawn. The zombie state had returned. She got up from the table and walked over to the pool. She simply walked in without a cautious thought. I looked up at her and realized she did not have her water wings on her arms.