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"How do I know when we've found the right medication and dosage?"... more » Side Effects of Adderall "My son has had side effects since he started medication, but his doctor says they're... more » Does Medication Delay Puberty? "My 14 year-old seems to be slow with his puberty. Is there any chance Adderall... more » Adderall and The Menstrual Cycle "My 13-year-old daughter takes Adderall, and it seems to affect her menstrual cycle."... more » Treating Asthma and ADHD "How do I treat my son's ADHD when he takes steroids for his lung problems?"... more » ADD and ODD "My nine-year-old ADDer misbehaves at home and at school. Is he oppositional?"... more » When Teens Refuse ADD Meds "Why has my son stopped taking his medication?"... more » Preschoolers on ADHD Medication "My four-year-old has been diagnosed with ADHD, and doctors have suggested Ritalin. What do you... more » Should My Grandson Be a Zombie? "Last night I observed my grandson after he took his medication. Should medication be causing... more » Is Medication Necessary? How Much? "Is there such a thing as being medicated just enough to get through school and... more » Depakote and Tegretal "What ADHD medication can be used with Tegretal and Depakote?" ... more » The Consequences of Untreated ADHD "I have a son who was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 8. We didn't... more » Medication During the School Day "My son needs a dose of medication at school, but administrators won't take responsibility. What... more » Tics as a Side Effect of ADHD Medication "My son was given a higher dosage of ADHD medication, and now has trouble with... more » Do Young Kids Need Meds? "My son started taking a stimulant for his ADHD, but didn't like it, so we... more » Best Medication for Inattentive ADD "My daughter was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADD. Is it true that medication is less... more » Depakote plus Concerta? "Depakote made my son more aggressive, and the doctor prescribed Concerta to counteract that behavior... more » Dose Differences "My son was taking a short-acting stimulant, which improved his symptoms, but his doctor switched... more » A Sweet Tooth "My daughter craves sweets, but has little appetite when she's on her medication. Does ADHD... more » Eating Sensitivity "My daughter has always been a picky eater. Now at 15, she takes a long-acting... more » Repetitive Speech "Is repetitive speech due to my son's medicine, his ADD, or something else?"... more » Icy Extremities "Our son has had extremely cold hands and feet since he began taking Strattera. Is... more » Delayed Puberty? "Our 13-year-old son shows no sign of puberty. Could his medications be causing a delay?"... more » Try a Tricyclic "My 10-year-old has tried several stimulant medications, and the side effects always outweigh the benefits... more » Fast Pulse "Can stimulant medications cause a rapid pulse? I'm worried about giving stimulants to my son."... more » Increased Appetite "Do stimulants ever cause an increase in appetite? My son has gained weight since he... more » Medication and Seizures "My daughter has been treated for seizures, and her neurologist said Strattera could cause more... more » Responsible for Taking Medication "My 12-year-old has been taking ADHD medication for five years. Is he old enough to... more » New Doctor, Old Problem "I'm unhappy with our pediatrician and the medication our daughter takes. How can I find... more » Growing Out of ADD "My 15-year-old has been fine without medication for the past two months. Is it possible... more » How Many Appointments Do I Need? "Our pediatrician requires my four ADHD sons to have screenings every three months. Is this... more » When To Increase Dosage "My son's doctor says to take the minimum dose of a stimulant for 30 days,... more » Should meds improve handwriting? "ADHD medication improved my eight-year-old's attention, but not his handwriting. What should I do?"... more » Rebounding on Meds "My 10-year-old son whines, cries, and so on, as his medication wears off in the... more » Mixing Imipramine and Stimulants "Can we keep our son on Imipramine to stop his bed-wetting, in addition to giving... more » Meds: Covering the School Day "My son takes a small dose of Focalin before school. His teacher says that he... more » "My Son Takes 8 Pills a Day!" "My son now takes two types of ADHD medications, plus six other pills to 'manage... more » Persistent Sleep Troubles "My son takes Strattera, as well as clonidine for his sleep problems, but it hasn't... more » A Teen's Reluctance to Take Medication "My 13-year-old has been throwing away his AD/HD pills. How can I get him to... more » When Strattera Isn't Enough "My son's doctor suggests a small dose of a stimulant in addition to his Strattera... more » The School's Responsibility "The school nurse was out today, so my daughter didn't get her AD/HD medication. How... more » Medication After School "I think our son needs medication only for the school day. What do you recommend?"... more » Auditory Hallucinations "My daughter says she hears imaginary voices. Is this a side effect of her medication?"... more » Stimulants and Reflux "Is ADHD medication to blame for my daughter's stomach aches?" ... more » Stimulant Dosage "My son takes a larger dose than my friend's son, even though they share similar... more » How Can I Tell if the Meds Work? "How can I tell if my five-year-old's AD/HD medication is working?"... more » Alternatives to Swallowing Pills "My 10-year-old can't swallow the pill his doctor prescribed. What can we do?"... more » Strattera for Comorbidities "My son suffers from ADHD and anxiety. His doctor prescribed Strattera. Is this the best... more » How to Stop Appetite Loss "I’m worried about my 10-year-old. He hasn’t gained any weight in the two years he’s... more » Sleep Strategies for Restless Kids "My six-year-old has a hard time falling asleep at night, and she often wakes up... more » How to Treat Diabetic ADDers "My 11-year-old son, who has type-I diabetes, was just diagnosed with ADHD. Is it safe... more » Outgrowing ADHD "Will my child need to take ADHD medication for the rest of his life?"... more » Nightmarish Side Effects "My 10-year-old son has started having terrible nightmares. Is this a side effect of his... more » Weight Gain and ADHD Meds "My nine-year-old has oppositional defiant disorder, and he just started taking Risperdal. I heard that... more » On- or Off-Meds When Undergoing Evaluations? "My 10-year-old son is going to be evaluated for learning disabilities. Should we give him... more » Quick Tip for Using the Daytrana Patch "My son's doctor prescribed the stimulant patch, Daytrana. I find it difficult to peel off... more » Medicate Our Child? When One Wants It and the Other Doesn't "My ex-husband refuses to believe our 12-year-old son has ADHD, even though he has been... more » 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... more » Are Trial-and-Error Meds a Thing of the Past? "My doctor told me that there is a new test to determine whether or not... more » Can Children Outgrow ADHD? "I was excited to read about a recent study that shows that children outgrow ADHD... more » Treating Inattentive ADHD My daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADD, and her doctor prescribed a stimulant. Her attention... more » More Fun Without Meds? "My 18-year-old stopped taking his ADHD meds because his friends told him he was 'more... more » Ritalin and Growth of Children "Is there a link between Ritalin and growth problems?" ... more » Will ADHD Meds Help Aggression at School "Will ADHD medication control my daughter's aggression at school?" ... more » Daytrana 'Delay' in the Mornings My son's Daytrana patch doesn't seem to 'kick in' until four hours after we apply... more » Can ADHD Medications Lower IQ? Could my son's ADHD medication be lowering his IQ, while allowing him to focus?... more » Concerta and High Blood Pressure My son's doctor recently took him off of Concerta due to high blood pressure. Do... more » Can Stimulants Stunt Growth? Will a stimulant medication affect my child's growth?... more » Alternatives to ADHD Stimulants "What alternatives to Ritalin are available to my 11-year-old son?" ... more » When to Reduce Dosage of ADHD Meds "My son has had a hard time falling asleep since our doctor increased his dosage... more » Are Drug Holidays Safe? "My son feels sick whenever he takes time off from his ADHD stimulant medication. Is... more » Diagnosing and Medicating Young Children "Our three-year-old shows signs of ADHD. Is he too young to be diagnosed with ADHD... more » Who Should Diagnose My Child with ADHD? "Who should diagnose my child with ADHD?"... more » When ADHD Medicine Is Ineffective "We've tried every ADHD medication on the market, but every three weeks it loses its... more » Differences in Stimulant Medications "What are the differences among various brands and forms of stimulant medications?"... more » Mixing Medications: Over-the-Counter and Stimulants "My child takes medication for ADHD. Is it safe to give her over-the-counter medications for... more » Mixing Medications: Stimulants and Nonstimulants "My son was prescribed Strattera. We didn't see much effect so our doctor prescribed a... more » 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... more » Affording ADHD Medication Each Month "It is a struggle for us to scrape up enough money to pay for my... more » Can Preschoolers Go On ADD Medication? "Is our preschool son too young to go on ADD medication?"... more » Acting Out After School "My seven-year-old's after-school program just called with another warning about his 'fresh mouth.'"... more » What is Normal Adolescent Behavior? "My 14-year-old son has recently become more argumentative with me. Is this normal or does... more »		Free Gift with Sign Up Adult ADHD Managing your time, money, career & relationships Success at School Keep kids learning! 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