Hi

Could the replies be posted on the list, we are also researching the
different Ritalin(medication) options.

Thks
Daniella


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From: ADD_ADHD_LD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:] On Behalf Of Rochie & Sholem
Hurwitz
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:29 PM
To: ADD_ADHD_LD@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ADD_ADHD_LD] Ritalin vs Concerta?

Hi,

I remember discussions on Concerta in the past, but don't remember what was
said (and it wasn't relevant to us then). My son has been on Ritalin now
for 10 weeks or so (we finally gave in and decided to try medication), and
there has been a marked improvement in his behavior.

We have been giving him 1/2 a 10mg tablet in the morning, and a second dose
4 or so hours later. We started the LA Ritalin yesterday so that it will be
easier and we won't have to rely on his teacher (1st grade) to give a pill.
He doesn't seem to be as good on the LA (they're supposed to be the same
aren't they??) He has a bad rebound effect on 10 mg and LA when the
medication wears off and is even more difficult to handle.

It was suggested that we try Concerta with him and told it would last longer
and that there should be less rebound. Does anyone have any
advice/experience to share with us on this matter? (And is there a major
price difference between Ritalin and Concerta?)

Thanks,

Rochie


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