He is much quieter and reserved, less spontaneous and animated with his peers, very shy with adults, and somewhat less interested in playing and having fun. We can tell when the medication has worn off, because he once again becomes his bubbly, outgoing, animated self. I miss his personality while he is on the medication. One is if the child becomes emotionally fragile. That other is that the child becomes over focused and appears to be walking around in a cloud and flat.
Parents say that their child no longer laughs or interacts.
From what you describe, the dose is too high. Discuss this problem with your doctor. Dr. Silver Dr. Silver, Our son is seven years old. He was diagnosed with ADHD last year. He began taking Adderall in the Spring.