[aMarylandfamily]

The medications that you have inquired on are definitely hefty ones for any child. Without upsetting you - can I inquire as to whether or not you have histories, especialy psychological ones on these kids? If not you may wish to attain same and even speak with the physician (hopefully a psychiatrist) prescribing these.

Trileptal, Seroquil and the last one you mentioned are mood stabilizers ... often prescribed for the dianosis of bi-polar and/or multiple personality disorder vs. just ADHD/ADD. Clonidine is a blood pressure lowering agent which is often prescribed in combination with one or all of those three to address the anger, explosiveness that accompany related outbursts/tantrums. Adderall (ritalin) is prescribed for the ADHD/ADD and has proven very successful with many kids ... major concern with this is that the afternoon dosage is smaller than the morning one as it can cause major insomnia. My major question here (after having personal experience with Concerta (Ritalin), Clonidine and Trileptal combination would be if any aggressiveness led to this treatment plan of action.

Please know the above information is not to scare you - just to advise you to find out exactly what each med is prescribed for ... what caused the determination of it/their need. If adjusted correctly (and as children grow it will need readjusting) it can allow a child with these symptoms/diagnosis to lead a very normal life. The hardest part is monitoring it and knowing if a history for "onset" is present for either child ... it will make a difference in long term needs (medication and counseling) and will effect daily life at times.

Hope this helps ... send more questions and I'll be glad to give you advice - as I always write though - this advice is for information - some of it may apply, some not but will provide wisdom and ammunition in decisions if ever needed.