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How Strattera Affects Your Child's Growth
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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... more »
Can I Request a Higher Dose of My ADHD Medicine?
"I think I need a higher dose of the stimulant... more »
My ADHD Son Has Been Giving Adderall to Friends
"My attention deficit 17-year-old has been giving his Adderall to... more »
Mixing Medications: Stimulants and Nonstimulants
"My son was prescribed Strattera. We didn't see much effect... more »
Mixing Medications: Over-the-Counter and Stimulants
"My child takes medication for ADHD. Is it safe to... more »
Mixing Medications: Valium and ADHD Stimulants
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Differences in Stimulant Medications
"What are the differences among various brands and forms of... more »
When ADHD Medicine Is Ineffective
"We've tried every ADHD medication on the market, but every... more »
Accidental Overdose
"What if I accidentally took two of my long-acting stimulant... more »
Stimulant Medications Not Working
I've tried three different stimulant medications for ADHD and none... more »
Roadblock at the Pharmacy
My son’s doctor recently increased his Daytrana patch dose from... more »
Skipping Doses Can Be Dangerous for Some ADHD Adults
My 20-year-old daughter, who has ADHD, skips her Strattera dose... more »
Treating Inattentive ADHD
My daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADD, and her doctor... more »
Strattera: What You Need to Know
Dr. Larry Silver explains what doctors know about the non-stimulant... more »
What to Know About the New ADHD Med
"I read about a new long-acting, nonstimulant ADHD medication. Can... more »
New Treatment Available Soon
"What can you tell me about Vyvanse, the new stimulant... more »
Quick Tip for Using the Daytrana Patch
"My son's doctor prescribed the stimulant patch, Daytrana. I find... more »
Daytrana Skin Patch
"Why is the Daytrana skin patch considered less likely to... more »
Daytrana Side Effects
"How does the Daytrana skin patch work? What side effects... more »
When Strattera Isn't Enough
"My son's doctor suggests a small dose of a stimulant... more »
How Meds Affect Personality
"Will I think different thoughts or lose my sense of... more »
Long-Term Effects of Stimulants
"My 11-year-old has been taking a stimulant for two years... more »
Icy Extremities
"Our son has had extremely cold hands and feet since... more »
Increased Appetite
"Do stimulants ever cause an increase in appetite? My son... more »
Meds and Migraines
"Can ADHD cause migraine headaches?"... more »
Ending a Long-Term Drug Treatment
"I've been taking Dexedrine since being diagnosed with ADD nine... more »
Stimulant Addiction
"My 16-year-old says he needs two or three times his... more »
Remembering Medications
"I am a 26-year-old diabetic with ADD. How can I... more »
How Much Ritalin Is Enough?
"I'm 39 and started taking Ritalin 2 weeks ago. How... more »
Signs of Adderall Addiction
"Am I addicted to my medication?" ... more »
Vitamins & Stimulants: A Bad Interaction?
"I heard recently that vitamin supplements interact with stimulant medication... more »
Strattera for Comorbidities
"My son suffers from ADHD and anxiety. His doctor prescribed... more »
Desoxyn
"Can Desoxyn be used to treat ADD?"... more »
Questions About Concerta.
Your questions about Concerta, answered... more »
Too Much Medication? Or the Wrong Kind?
"My medication no longer works. I've had to escalate the... more »
Mixing Medication with Alcohol
"Should I refrain from taking my ADD medication on days... more »
ADHD Medication and Smoking
"I have been taking stimulant since last year, and notice... more »
Pushing Antidepressants
"Some of the physicians I've seen have tried to force... more »
O.K. to Donate Blood
"I recently started taking a short-acting stimulant. Am I still... more »
Medication Switcheroo
"After only two doses of a long-acting stimulant, I felt... more »
Poor Prescriptions
"I've tried various drugs to treat my ADHD, but they... more »
Foods That Interfere
"Fatty foods seem to lessen the effects of my stimulant... more »
Long-Term Concerta Use
"Is it true that long-term use of Concerta can cause... more »
Meds During Pregnancy
"Can pregnant women take modafinil, which the FDA may soon... more »
Dry Mouth as a Side Effect
"My stimulant gives me dry mouth, and I've had many... more »
Understanding Meds
"Are different medications prescribed for ADD and AD/HD? My doctor... more »
Stimulant Drug Interactions
"Is it safe to take a stimulant while being treated... more »
Stimulants: Short-Term Fix? Or Lifelong Drug?
"Are stimulants generally taken for just a short period, or... more »
Are Dosages Based on Weight?
"If AD/HD medication dosages aren't calculated by weight, why did... more »
False Positive on Drug Test
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