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8 yr old with adhd on focalin (dexmethylphenidate) 20mg & intuniv & melatonin, gets out of control when given anything with sugar. what can i do to help when med wears off?
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Medication time : Consult with your provider first. May need to increase the dose of the medications and/or change the times for the medications to be given. I will suggest to keep the child away from sugars as much as possible.
Answered 4/25/2016
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Avoid sugar...: Depending on when the medicine wears off, options include increased dose, additional dose or shorter acting dose in late afternoon. Behavioral modifications can help as well. Talk to your health care provider about these and other possible solutions.
Answered 11/27/2013
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