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Stimulants vs. Non-Stimulants: Understanding ADHD Medications

ADHD medications generally belong to one of two broad classes: stimulant or nonstimulant. Learn the important differences, in this video.

5 Comments: Stimulants vs. Non-Stimulants: Understanding ADHD Medications

  1. i started my son on 20mg Monday, but noticed he’s starting to clear his throat frequently. I’d hate to remove the meds because he’s doing great with behavior and implusivity

  2. Hi. I’m having so many issues with my teen son taking meds for ADHD. The pediatrican prescribed 3 stimulants that caused him chest palpitations and severe anxiety. I decided to try guafaceine but that’s not doing anything. He can’t sleep, so compulsive and his memory and focus is escalated.

    I’m feeling like I should seek a Psychiatrist instead of pediatrician for meds at this point. I’m not going to keep spending $ on all these different meds and he have all these negative side effects.
    I met a mom who found the perfect medication fit after doing genetic testing. I’ve had that for myself with my depression/anxiety and I’ve found the correct meds for me that way so I’m looking into that for my son.

    1. Has your child taken too much anti-inflammatory in life? Do you have otitis / sinusitis / tonsillitis?

  3. Hi,
    My son taking metadate at kindergarten, it worked well
    For some time, then his doctor switched him to Concerta
    Which lasted longer for 12 hours. After almost two years
    Of stimulants, my son started having sleeping problems,
    So the dr started him on Strattera. It has been a few
    Days on this non stimulant drug, but it feels like he is
    Not taking anything. He is back to being hyper, impulsive
    But his appetite is much better than before. I wonder
    If it was a mistake taking him off stimulants?

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