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Too Much Medication? Or the Wrong Kind?
"My medication no longer works. I've had to escalate the dose, but feel like a...
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Addicted to Ritalin?
"My dose of Ritalin isn't effective anymore. Why?" ...
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Developing a Tolerance for Adderall?
"My current dose of Adderall is less effective than it had been when I started...
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Should My Grandson Be a Zombie?
"Last night I observed my grandson after he took his medication. Should medication be causing...
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Medication During the School Day
"My son needs a dose of medication at school, but administrators won't take responsibility. What...
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When to Give Kids Another Dose
"Is Adderall causing my seven-year-old son to act out?" ...
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Dose Differences
"My son was taking a short-acting stimulant, which improved his symptoms, but his doctor switched...
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Skipping Strattera Doses
"My 20-year-old daughter takes Strattera, but skips her medication on weekends. Is this risky?"...
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Safe Driving vs. Insomnia
"The stimulant I take makes it hard to fall asleep, but I'm a safer driver...
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Medication Switcheroo
"After only two doses of a long-acting stimulant, I felt like a new person. I...
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New Problems With Meds
"I've been taking the same dosage for years with no problems, but recently I've become...
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When To Increase Dosage
"My son's doctor says to take the minimum dose of a stimulant for 30 days,...
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Ending a Long-Term Drug Treatment
"I've been taking Dexedrine since being diagnosed with ADD nine years ago. Will I be...
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Rebounding on Meds
"My 10-year-old son whines, cries, and so on, as his medication wears off in the...
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Doctor or Patient: Who Knows Best?
"Can I ask my doctor to increase the dosage of my medication?"...
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Mixing Imipramine and Stimulants
"Can we keep our son on Imipramine to stop his bed-wetting, in addition to giving...
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Meds: Covering the School Day
"My son takes a small dose of Focalin before school. His teacher says that he...
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Controlling Anxiety
"My 18-year-old becomes anxious as her stimulant wears off. What's going on?"...
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Stimulant Addiction
"My 16-year-old says he needs two or three times his prescribed dose to stay awake...
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Medication After School
"I think our son needs medication only for the school day. What do you recommend?"...
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Stimulants and Nausea
"Could my medication be causing my nausea and fatigue?"...
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Stimulant Dosage
"My son takes a larger dose than my friend's son, even though they share similar...
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Former Drinking Problem
"Does my past addiction put me at risk if I take the stimulant my doctor...
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How Meds Affect Personality
"Will I think different thoughts or lose my sense of humor by taking a stimulant?"...
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Too Small a Dose? Make Your ADD Meds Last Longer
"My eight-year-old son takes 10 mg. of Focalin three times a day, but metabolizes the...
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A Parent's Dosing Dilemma
My daughter’s doctor just switched her from Ritalin to Focalin. I noticed that her dose...
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Skipping Doses Can Be Dangerous for Some ADHD Adults
My 20-year-old daughter, who has ADHD, skips her Strattera dose on weekends. She assured me...
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Roadblock at the Pharmacy
My son’s doctor recently increased his Daytrana patch dose from 20 mg. to 30 mg...
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When to Reduce Dosage of ADHD Meds
"My son has had a hard time falling asleep since our doctor increased his dosage...
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Are Drug Holidays Safe?
"My son feels sick whenever he takes time off from his ADHD stimulant medication. Is...
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Can I Request a Higher Dose of My ADHD Medicine?
"I think I need a higher dose of the stimulant I take for ADHD. Can...
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Why Does My Son's Doctor Want to Take Him Off ADHD Medication?
"My 21-year-old son's ADHD medication is effective in treating his symptoms. But his doctor wants...
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Struggles With Relationships
"I am almost 42 years old and I struggle with relationships due to my ADHD...
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ADHD & Driving: Keep Teens Safe on the Road
"My 18-year-old daughter wants to get her driver’s license, but I’m worried. She’s easily distracted...
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Acting Out After School
"My seven-year-old's after-school program just called with another warning about his 'fresh mouth.'"...
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What is Normal Adolescent Behavior?
"My 14-year-old son has recently become more argumentative with me. Is this normal or does...
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