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Is Medication Necessary? How Much?
"My 12-year-old son still has symptoms of ADHD, even though we put him in military...
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Medication on the Job (Airline Pilot)
"I am an airline pilot and would like to try Ritalin on my vacation. If I try it for four...
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Alternative Treatments for ADHD
"Why don't doctors offer alternatives to treat ADHD, such as diet, before prescribing...
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Difficulties with Reading Skills
"I have an eight-year-old with ADHD. He struggles with reading and reading comprehension....
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Preschoolers on ADHD Medication
"My four-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD by two pediatric neurologists and one...
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Tics as a Side Effect of ADHD Medication
"My son was recently given a higher dosage of ADHD medication because of his growth. Now...
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How to Discipline a Child with Comorbid Conditions
"M son was diagnosed with severe onset OCD, anxiety disorder, and ADHD. I am concerned...
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Taking a Child Off Ritalin
"My seven-year-old does well in school and isn't teased, now that she takes Ritalin....
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ADHD and EEG Neurofeedback
"My children and I have had wonderful results with EEG neurofeedback training. Why don't...
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Storing and Using the Daytrana Patch
"My son's doctor prescribed the new stimulant patch, Daytrana. I find it difficult to...
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Explaining ADHD to Kids
It's hard to know where to start explaining ADHD to kids. It's a complicated...
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Should My Grandson Be a Zombie?
"Last night I observed my grandson about 2 hours after he took his medication for ADHD....
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Questions About Concerta
In this special edition of "Ask the Expert," Larry Silver responds to questions about...
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Medication Choices
"My son began taking Adderall (2 1/2 mg daily), but within days, he started blinking and...
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More Fun Without Meds?
"My 18-year-old stopped taking his ADHD meds because his friends told him he was 'more...
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Meds and Migraines
"Can ADHD or stimulant medication be the cause of my migraine ...
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New Doctor, Old Problem
"I'm generally unhappy with my doctor and the medication I take. How can I find a new...
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When to Increase Dosage
"My son has been taking the minimum dose of a stimulant for a week and there's been no...
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Pregnancy and ADHD meds
"I am a 34-year-old woman, taking one of the stimulant medications for ADHD. I recently...
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Safe Driving vs. Sleep Deprivation
"The stimulant I take makes it hard for me to fall asleep, but I'm a safer driver when I...