Posted by Aeryn on August 17, 2003, at 17:12:29
In reply to Concerta, A Worried Mom!, posted by Essence on August 17, 2003, at 8:05:58
Everyone is different and your son is just one of the people who have had a bad reaction to Welbutrin. Concerta/Ritalin is actually pretty safe, it has a short half life so is out of his system fairly quickly.
If the Concerta makes him seem pleasant and focused, all is well. If he doesn't respond to stimulants, he may not have ADD!
This is not medical advice just what I have seen personally and learned from people I know with their own experience.
Comparatively, Concerta is much safer than Welbutrin. Docs just like to try the non-scheduled drugs first, even though they can be harder on the body.
Good luck.
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