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August 21, 2019 at 12:02 pm
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Penny Williams
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My son absolutely could not tolerate immediate-release stimulants. It is worth trying extended release. Extended release dispenses the medication more slowly and evenly. An immediate release is all the medication at once and then it all goes away at once. It’s a pretty harsh roller coaster.
Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Parenting ADHD Trainer & Author, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism