After a couple of weeks DS's dosage was changed. He now takes 2 5 mg pills in the morning. His sunday school teacher mentioned to me yesterday how he was just so much more focused and able to participate than normally. His regular teachers are keeping notes all week and will let me know at the end of the week. Saturday I noticed that DS didn't act out of control silly at karate (like rolling on the floor and throwing karate equipment). They didn't have to talk to him once. He may need a booster in the afternoons (only on days where he has afterschool activities though). DH and I are noticing what others are saying AND DS actually told me that he feels more focused and centered. I think we finally hit it right for now.
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We just started focalin xr on Saturday. Our doc said we would know if it was working within 4 days. It's been 5 days and we see NOTHING. teachers say no difference at school either so far. We don't go back to the doc until Nov. 25th. Do I just call them after a week and say we see absolutely nothing, or do I just stay with the initial dosage and wait it out for a month?
Also, if your child is on focalin--are they hperactive, innatentive or combination type? My DS is combination type but much more innatentive than hyperactive. He is not hyper at school at all (mostly innatentive). I'm hoping the teachers can accurately tell me if they notice a difference in his ability to focus?
Also, DS will be 7 in a month, weighs 56 lbs and the current dosage is 5 mg.