Question: So – does anyone use clonidine any more (in conjunction with stimulants for aggression or conduct problems)? I’ve seen a number of my patients ending up on Intuniv – is that better? Is it something I can prescribe? I have 2-3 boys, middle school aged, on stimulants who fit the criteria I used to […]
Sleep Problems in ADHD
QUESTION: I have been treating a 7 year old boy with ADHD using Concerta 54mg and afternoon methylphenidate. He developed trouble sleeping which initially responded to clonidine but that seemed to stop working. I discontinued the methylphenidate in the afternoon, and switched to guanfacine at bedtime but that was of no help. Last week I had […]