"my 14 year old son has adhd. he was diagnosed 8 years ago. he was prescribed vyvanse in may 2008.  it wasn&#039;t working. he gained weight and inches. he couldn&#039;t sleep. he became aggressive and lazy. his heart began to race and his old tics returned. we were referred to a psychologist. he prescribed clonidine. his failing grades went to a&#039;s.  it controlled his moods, calmed his heart, and the tics disappeared. also he sleeps well now.  we are thrilled. he is also more organized."