Nightmare.

After the last several months of getting Mallory checked over and cleared to take meds for ADHD, we finally got a prescription. The doctor warned that most kids have to do several trials of meds to get the right "fit". Our first med is Concerta. It's in a small pill form so it's easy for Mallory to swallow. Yesterday, we were about 5 days into taking the med and ran into some trouble. Within an hour of arriving at school, Mallory's teacher called with concern with how she was reacting to the med. Daycare called me as well that afternoon. Mallory was running at 100 mph and could not slow down. She was even experiencing nervous twitches in her eyes and mouth. The med is suppose to be out of her system by afternoon but showed no signs of wearing off. After supper, she was just getting worse. I called our case manager and she arranged for an alternative med to be given at the hospital ER if things persisted. I didn't have to take Mallory to the hospital, but it was after 10 before she finally crashed and burned. Today, she acts almost hung over. Her body has got to be absolutely worn out. We see the doctor next week, so we'll see what the next step is.