My son has trouble taking his ADHD pill
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My son has trouble taking his ADHD pill
| Tue, 08-25-2009 - 2:30pm |
I mistakenly posted this in the teens and adults section, so this is my posting for the kids section, which is really where I need help.
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My first thought was to try grape juice. It has a very strong flavor and it's the only thing I've found that disguises disgusting medicines.
Also, I've heard others say to have your child practice swallowing using M&Ms. Kids like M&Ms so they're less fearful. And if it comes up, it doesn't taste gross, so I think it helps minimize the fear of the whole process.
Good luck! And don't worry about admitting to trying to force the issue. We've all been there and know how difficult things can be in these situations. You're just trying to do the right thing for your child.
Michelle
HI, and welcome
All meds are different, and I would suggest Daytrana. It is a Patch worn on the bum/hip, and requires no pill to swallow. It is in the Ritalin family of meds, Methylphenidate, and works well for alot of kids.
A child may HAVE ADHD, but it is not what they ARE. Never tell a child they ARE ADHD.
OK, Let me start off by saying thank you to all the replies!! I have found a new place full of answers from people who are here on this same page with me. ADHD isnt just hard on the kids, its also very difficult for the parents. I cant wait to share
The Daytrana Patch is the same med as Ritalin, Methylphenidate. The patch is worn for 9 hours, but works for 12. It DOES take as much as 2 hours to "get into the system" to begin working. We stuck it on at 6 am, and by the time school started DD was good to go.
We would remove it after school, and by the time she was done with homework it
A child may HAVE ADHD, but it is not what they ARE. Never tell a child they ARE ADHD.
Hopefully your doctor will be open to trying your son on the patch.
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