Sometimes it takes several weeks for meds to become effective. Others are quicker. Your son needs to be in contact with the person who is prescribing his meds and informing them of what he is experiencing so they can adjust his meds. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right fit. It took me several years to find the right combination that works for me.

I am able to email my psychiatrist if I want to discuss a concern. Your son should find out how best to use the services available at school.

Also he may or may not be eligible for modifications that may help in class such as extended time for tests or written assignments and such. If he is eligible he should register with the office of exceptional students and they will help him.

My son has ADHD, bipolar and a written language learning disability and he is twenty years old and still in high school. I am going to hate when he goes to college (if he is able to do so) because I am so used to being his advocate at school now that I will find the distance difficult.

Good luck.