User Reviews for Tenex oral

My 18 yr old daughter, our youngest, has been taking this drug along with Concerta for over 10 years. It has helped her tremendously! It made a difference immediately. She was able to focus better and helped her stop throwing temper tantrums every time she didn't get her own way. She started out taking 1/4 of 1mg tablet and is now taking 1 1mg tablet at bedtime. I am a mother of 3 children; 2 w/ADHD and 1 w/ADD and all took ritalin to begin with and are now on Concerta. Their doctor monitored their weight, height and blood pressure to make sure they were where they should be for their age. We make sure our children eat before taking the medication so there is a minimal loss of appetite. We have also taught them that medication isn't the answer for everything and not to go through life thinking a pill is going to solve their problems! Parents, be cautious and research everything. Talk to your doctor before you give your children anything! When my children started a new medication or dosage change-I did it on the weekend so I could monitor if there were any side effects! And never ever, give your child more than what the physician has prescribed! If your child seems spaced out-call your doctor immediately! The dosage may need to be adjusted or changed or stopped altogether! People think kids who take medication act like they are drugged or spaced out. People don't know my children take medication unless I tell them and most of the time, they don't believe me! Medication doesn't work for everyone, but it has worked for mine. Read More Read Less

My 15 year old son has autisim. He does not want to eat or sleep. He has violent outbursts and is very self injurous. Med only helped somewhat.

My 4 year old has ADHD and was given this med. by his doctor a litle over a week ago. It has changed his life in so many ways. He is able to sleep at night, stay focused in pre school, temper tantrums are happening less often and he is not impulsive like before. I have been very impressed with this med. and have not seen any real side effects.

I have an 3 year old autistic daughter who exhibits self injurious behavior. This medication had little to no affect through her first month. Due to possible side effects, I decided not to continue the medication.

GOT THE DRUG TO HELP MY GRANDSON WITH HIS ADHD AND SEEMS TO DO PRETTY GOOD

she is always tired having a hard time staying awake in class and fallsto sleep at home at about 5pm.

My son was diagnosed with Torette's Syndrome 10 years ago. He has been taking Tenex for this and it has worked so well for him!

The medication is effective, and eay to adminester but I have concerns of the physical affects of the medication pertaining to weight gain.

Horrible-Severe dry mouth and throat. So bad sores began to form in my throat and on my tongue. I was unable to talk from the dryness. Also fatigue, dizziness, depression....on and on.

my 4 yrs old has adhd odd and anger issues and she has calmed a lot on this drug...she has only been on for 1 week and she can actually focus for more than 2 minutes.we tryed rispadal and clodine which she takes at nite to help her sleep she has a sleeping disorder which she can't sleep..she uses words instead of beating her sister

I have been taking Tenex for several years for my Tourette Syndrome and ADHD. The dosages have increased so now I take 3 pills 3 times per day. Although I still have some tics they are much less apparent than when I refrain from taking Tenex for several days. The only side effects I've experienced are slight drowsiness and slight dizziness on occasion.

I was given this along with Wellbutrin for explosive anger disorder and anxiety. The first 3 days were no good, however, since then I have not lost my cool or "imploded". I am much more patient now. Sweet

My pharmacy tells me this drug is no longer made. It is the only drug that actually worked for me. A side effect I began to regrow hair on my head. If anyone can still get this drug please e-mail me

My 14 month old son was started on Tenex to help control his tics due to mild Tourettes. We have noticed a severe drop in the amount of tics he has had in just the last 6 days he has been on it. I was not aware of how rapidly this helps.

My daughter is 16 years old and has,in the past year,been diagnosed with ADD. She also has mild tourettes. It has helped her performance in school amazingly, but has had little effect on her tics. It also helps her outside of class, in social situations homework, etc. She takes 1mg, and has fluctuated between 1 and 1 1/2, but the 1 1/2 makes her tired. If she is forseeing problems, she takes 1 1/4 for a few days. Definitely worth a try!

My 9-yr old daughter has Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder with comorbid ADHD. We have been through MANY medications in the last 6 years. She is on Seroquel and when the Tenex was added, we noticed a significant reduction in the anxiety and it seems to have slowed the "super-rapid-cycling" she goes through. SHE is actually happier about the way she feels.

my 5 y/o son has been taking tenex in combination with ritalin LA for 3 months. the ritalin alone had no effect, however when we added the tenex (0.5 mg in the morning) he began to excell in school , at home, and behave elsewhere. i have little to no behavior problems and my son is much happier. he is able to make friends as his adhd was so severe that other children avoided him. this has also helped him sit still, listen, and be aware enough to know what's going on around him. The only side affect we noticed in the beginning was loss of appetite. THIS IS NOT A WONDER DRUG! WE ALSO PROVIDED MY SON WITH RULES, SRTUCTURE, AND BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS THERAPY!Read More Read Less

My 8 yo daughter has been on Tenex for over a year. She has Tourette's Syndrome, ADHD, and OCD. We have had no side effects .. Just less tics. It has been an inexpensive medication with great results.