"To Medicate or Not to Medicate?"
It is the question no parent welcomes, "Should our son take medication?" And even after we grappled with our son’s diagnosis and treatment, it lingered in the air as we worked through hormonal changes, side effects, and doubts. Here is where we stand today.
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What meds did your neurologist prescribe for your son? My son has a tic that is bothersome to both him and those around him. I’m desperate for help! Thanks for any information you can provide!
Beth
Hi Beth!
I can’t answer your question for the author. But, I can offer more information on tics and ADHD. Wether your son only has tics on stimulant medication, or has had them all along, there are medications used to treat them: https://www.additudemag.com/persistent-tics/. And here’s a lot more detail on tic disorders:
https://www.additudemag.com/tic-disorder-overview-facts-adhd-comorbid-conditions/
Penny
ADDitude Community Moderator, Author & Mentor on Parenting ADHD, Mom to teen w/ ADHD, LDs, and autism