Elvanse

[Pheath]

Just some quick advice as the doctor doesn't always answer the questions I have by email.
My 9yr old son is just started trialling 10mg of Elvanse (we split the 20mg capsule) combined with a non stimulant Atomoxetine (Straterra). Paying for it privately and surprised at how expensive it is (£40 for 10 capsules!) Just wondering if it's ok to leave giving it over the weekend to eek it out a bit, just the Elvanse that is or is there a withdrawal effect?
Also how long is it active in the body, it's taken at about 8am? My son definitely seems more irritable late afternoon/ early evg I guess when it's wearing off but am hoping this side effect will lessen in time.
Grateful for any replies, thank you.

[Biscuitsgalore18]

Hello,

My daughter takes Elvanse and the doctor advised she doesn’t have to take it at weekends. So she only takes it on school days.

i am really interested that your son is prescribed Elvanse and atomoxetine. Can I ask who you have gone private with?

we are with clinical partners - i am wanting to ask if she can combine with atomoxetine as I am hoping the combination will help her mood and irritability. It doesn’t seem like a common option though so I was worried they would say no. In fact the only combination of the two I could find was in the US