Hi there,

I'm new to this list and hoping to get information and insight.

I'm a mom with a 9 yr-old son with mild ADHD. He's currently on 18mg
of Concerta and he has been for about a year. It has helped
dramtically with his ability to stay focused at school but the
trade-off has been his demeanor. He's almost sullen and so quiet when
he's on the Concerta. Once it wears off, he's back to his cheery self
but I hate what it does to him when he's on it (he only takes it on
school days).

I'm going to take him off of it for a few days and get feedback from
his teacher but I'm just wondering if anyone else has seen that as a
side effect. I want him to learn but there must be a better way.

I saw someone mention "Attentive Child" from GNC in another forum...
can anyone say how well that works for them?

barb, who has ADHD too, but coping without drugs (at the moment).