ADD / ADHD Medications: Claritin
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5Yo Son Acts Crazy on Allergy/cold Medicine
Asked by A. from Washington DC
on October 15, 2008
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Hi Moms & Dads, (volume II)
This is a plea for help. I have a 5yo son who is in kindergarten. He is getting in LOTS of trouble when he is taking allergy/cold medicin...
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- Hello, I can understand what your son is going thru because I am a grown up and when i take allergy meds I also can't keep still. Maybe it would be best and safer ...
- A., I thank you for trying to take care of your sons problem and not just giving it over to the teachers to deal with. I substitute teach so I see a lot of things. ...
- There are many allergy meds out there that will make your child hyper. My girls can't do any of the Triaminic's at all - never have been able to - they are now 7 and ...
Unusual Behavior May Be Linked to Children's Zyrtec Allergy Medicine
Asked by S.C. from Louisville
on September 30, 2008
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My 7yr old son has been taking Children's Zyrtec Allergy medicine for the past 2 weeks. My husband and I have witnessed some major behavior changes in our son. He se...
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- Certainly eliminate and see what happens..It's a definite possibility. Then you'll have that answer. If you need alternatives, try Claritin (I found that it doesn't wo...
- of course, read the side effects pamphlet and talk to the doc, but YES, it could be - especially if his behavioral changes started at the same time. my kids have never...
- I had the same experience with my daughter. Both she and her sister were taking Zyrtec and her sister was fine but she was terrible. Her pediatrician said that some ...
Behavior Problems with Allergy/Asthma Medicine
Asked by L.B. from Asheville
on April 23, 2008
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I have a 4 year old boy whom has mild allergies and reactive airway syndrome. We have have recently decided to try medicines recommended by our son's doctor. One of t...
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- I can see you've gotten a ton of responses already! I just wanted to add that my youngest child was on singulair for a while from age 1-2 and we had trouble getting h...
- Yes, my five-year-old son had the same reaction to Zyrtec. He was also very tired and cranky when taking morning doses of Claritin. We recently switched him to Astelin...
- My 9 year old son had the same problem. We thought it was 3rd grade "nasties" because everyone had said to expect bad behavior in 3rd grade but last week his pediatri...
Homeopathic Allergy Medicine
Asked by D.M. from Albany
on May 6, 2010
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A friend has suggested that I try "Heel BHI Homeopathic Allergy Medication" for my 2 year old daughter. Her pediatrician recommended Zyrtec for her a couple months ag...
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- Hi D., My girlfriend told me about a product she uses for her son, he was 2 then (3 now), they live in Texas and has a lot of allergy issues. It's made by the same...
- HI D., Homeopathic remedies are not approved by the FDA because they are out of the range of their authority. There are good companies out there that self monitor t...
- I can't tolerate most meds, so I have experimented with alternative meds. I get fabulous, and almost instant, relief from allergy symptoms with a homeopathic remedy, w...
Good Medicine "That Works" for a 10 Year Old
Asked by K.L. from Merced
on October 23, 2008
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My 10 year old son as had a stuffy nose for a month now. I've tried different sinus/cold/allergy meds and nothing is working! Does anyone have a favorite that works fo...
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- I concur it sounds like possible allergies. Take him to the doc and get him checked out. They can do blood test and scratch tests to find out what he's allergic to. ...
- Pedia Care Gentle Vapors night lights work well to help clear nasal passages at night so they sleep better. I give my kids Loratadine for allergies. Make sure you do...
- Dear K., I just mentioned this in a different post. Try Vick's Vapo-Rub. Rub some on your son's chest under his t-shirt. It really does help with congestion and so...
Help ADHD Daughter Will Not Stop
Asked by L.B. from New York
on February 13, 2011
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Please help before we go insane!!! My 9 year old ADHD daughter is loud and does not stop talking (she talks very loud) and she fly's off the handle at the slightest of...
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- Watch her diet. A lot of ADD/ADHD kids can't have anything with MSG. MSG can make them violent and act out, the loud constant talking can be a sign that she is react...
- My ADD daughter uses Clonidine for falling asleep. It is used off-label for that since it really is a heart medication. I hear it is used for ADHD during the daytime...
- I intentionally did 2 things to help deal with the noise of having an adhd kiddo: - Intentionally got him hooked on computer / video games ((Most of the peace came ...
Is My Pediatrician Giving Too Much Medicine and Can Anyone Recommend a New One
Asked by T.J. from Portland
on October 31, 2008
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OK. I will try to make this as short as I can. My son (5 1/2 years) has had a very high fever for several days. At our first visit to the doctor he wanted to give a...
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- Um. I am personally horrified by the medications and amounts suggested here. If the nurse and the pharmacist both called "foul" ... it's time to find another doctor....
- That sounds crazy. You have every reason to be concerned. First of all, did your son develop hives only after receiving the Motrin and Tylenol? Perhaps he is having a ...
- I really like Dr. Thompson at Evergreen Pediatric ###-###-####.
What OTC Rx Do You Use?
Asked by S. from Chicago
on January 2, 2008
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My 2.5 year old son has a horrible runny nose. I really don't like to give him Benadryl (pediatrican reccomended). Any suggestions on what I can give him that will o...
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- I use the regular Children's Dimetapp (not the infant formula, which has been pulled off the shelf) and have done so since my son was 3 (he is now almost 7.) I am pre...
- Flush the nose with saline solution, or nasal spray. Then, suck out his nose with a bulb. It will help keep him clear.
- My ped recommended Dimatapp for the last co;d that we experienced just talk to the pharmacist about the new dosage amounts. We also do the saline and sucking for minor...
Cold Medicine During Early Pregnancy
Asked by K.W. from Madison
on August 30, 2008
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Hi all. I've been reading the websites and I'm extremely confused and a little scared. I have a pretty bad - but not severe- head and chest cold (nasal stuffiness an...
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- I had two rounds of pretty bad colds while I was pregnant. My OB said the plain Sudafed as was okay, as well as Tylonol and plain cough drops. I did try to take as lit...
- I had terrilbe allergies when I was first pregnant. I did have a previous miscarriage, so they wanted me to be extra careful, but did say that sudafed and benadryl we...
- When I was pregnany wuth my son, my doctor said I could take over the counter Claratin, but she said to only take it fir short peiods of time when needed.
5 Year Old Having Complete Meltdowns / Possibly ADHD
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on April 25, 2008
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone might experience meltdowns... I am not talking like the "he's tired and crabby" meltdown I am talking a fill on fit kicking and scream...
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- Hi M., This sounds just like my son when he was little and it is very easily remedied with dietary changes. It was my son's issues that sent me on the path of beco...
- Hi M., I think it is silly that they will not test him for another year. It is not like he is 2 or 3 he is almost 5! I think as the mom you have a better feel for...
- M., I have a son who get's 'stuck' and has a hard time letting go too. He is now 8 and it gets better every year - so hang in there. My advice would be to go to...
