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O.K. to Donate Blood
"I recently started taking a short-acting stimulant. Am I still allowed to donate blood?" ...
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Increased Appetite
"Do stimulants ever cause an increase in appetite? My son has gained weight since he...
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Medication and Seizures
"My daughter has been treated for seizures, and her neurologist said Strattera could cause more...
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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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Meds and Migraines
"Can ADHD cause migraine headaches?"...
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Negative Response to Meds
"I began taking a stimulant, and I experienced anxiety, depression, and crying spells. Does this...
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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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Foods That Interfere
"Fatty foods seem to lessen the effects of my stimulant medication. Do you know of...
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Dry Mouth as a Side Effect
"My stimulant gives me dry mouth, and I've had many cavities in recent years. Could...
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Meds During Pregnancy
"Can pregnant women take modafinil, which the FDA may soon approve for treatment of AD/HD?"...
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When Strattera Isn't Enough
"My son's doctor suggests a small dose of a stimulant in addition to his Strattera...
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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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Treating Two Conditions
"I take medication for bipolar disorder. Is it safe to take a stimulant for ADHD,...
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Switching to Stimulants
"I've been taking antidepressants for years, but now my doctor says I have ADHD and...
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False Positive on Drug Test
"My daughter was turned down for a job after she tested positive for amphetamines. She...
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Stimulants and Nausea
"Could my medication be causing my nausea and fatigue?"...
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Stimulants and Reflux
"Is ADHD medication to blame for my daughter's stomach aches?" ...
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Does Coffee Improve Focus?
"Is it true that caffeine can help children focus?"...
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Stimulant Drug Interactions
"Is it safe to take a stimulant while being treated for high cholesterol and blood...
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Stimulants: Short-Term Fix? Or Lifelong Drug?
"Are stimulants generally taken for just a short period, or will I take this pill...
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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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Time to Go Off-Label?
"My seven-year-old developed a tic after he started taking a stimulant. Should we try a...
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Long-Term Effects of Stimulants
"My 11-year-old has been taking a stimulant for two years. How much longer should he...
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Persistent Tics
"My son developed a severe tic after he started taking a stimulant. He stopped taking...
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New Treatment Available Soon
"What can you tell me about Vyvanse, the new stimulant medication?"...
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Nightmarish Side Effects
"My 10-year-old son has started having terrible nightmares. Is this a side effect of his...
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Quick Tip for Using the Daytrana Patch
"My son's doctor prescribed the stimulant patch, Daytrana. I find it difficult to peel off...
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Treating Inattentive ADHD
My daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADD, and her doctor prescribed a stimulant. Her attention...
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Should Your Medication Cause Mood Fluctuations?
The ADHD stimulant I am taking controls my temper and helps me feel less overwhelmed...
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Concerta and High Blood Pressure
My son's doctor recently took him off of Concerta due to high blood pressure. Do...
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Stimulant Medications Not Working
I've tried three different stimulant medications for ADHD and none has had any effect. Why...
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Can Stimulants Stunt Growth?
Will a stimulant medication affect my child's growth?...
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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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Accidental Overdose
"What if I accidentally took two of my long-acting stimulant capsules?"...
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Can Nicotine Help My ADHD Husband Focus?
"My ADHD husband takes Ritalin and smokes because he claims that nicotine helps him focus...
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When ADHD Medicine Is Ineffective
"We've tried every ADHD medication on the market, but every three weeks it loses its...
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Differences in Stimulant Medications
"What are the differences among various brands and forms of stimulant medications?"...
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Mixing Medications: Valium and ADHD Stimulants
"My daughter will have surgery soon and the surgeon prescribed Valium for the day of...
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Mixing Medications: Stimulants and Nonstimulants
"My son was prescribed Strattera. We didn't see much effect so our doctor prescribed a...
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My ADHD Son Has Been Giving Adderall to Friends
"My attention deficit 17-year-old has been giving his Adderall to friends, and I worry that...
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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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Convincing My Husband That ADHD Exists
My husband doesn't believe in ADHD and worries that my medication might hurt my health...
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