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What Else Besides Attentrol Can Be Given To A Hyperactive And Aggressive Child?
My Son is 6 yrs old He is a bright and happy kid, but also hyperactive and defiant. He is having trouble making friends and trouble at school and while playing, because he fights with kids. He don't t listen to us not follow our instructions, he is too much hyperactive and aggressiveness he is hitting others, consult with physiatrist at Colmubia asia hospital with Dr Meena/ Santosh Hospital Dr Soopriya she has gave us a long written report about his observations & from last 4 month we are giving him attentrol 10 Mg tap morning one & evening one. But no use still he is same. Can any body please help me where should i consult.
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
Greetings !
Well first of all you can up the dose of attentrol to 20 mg morning and evening each because as of now he is being placed on a lower dose which may be insufficient to counter his hyperactivity and aggression.
If this doe snot work after trying him on this dose for 3-4 weeks then you may ask his doctor to try either methylphenidate at dose of 5 mg / day to begin with or mixed amphetamine salt at dose of 10 mg / day. Either of these can help his symptoms.
If these arenot available then clonidine or modafinil may be tried.
I hope this helps.
Regards
Well first of all you can up the dose of attentrol to 20 mg morning and evening each because as of now he is being placed on a lower dose which may be insufficient to counter his hyperactivity and aggression.
If this doe snot work after trying him on this dose for 3-4 weeks then you may ask his doctor to try either methylphenidate at dose of 5 mg / day to begin with or mixed amphetamine salt at dose of 10 mg / day. Either of these can help his symptoms.
If these arenot available then clonidine or modafinil may be tried.
I hope this helps.
Regards
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