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What works for ADHD children?

My daughter was told she had ADHD. The doctor put her on ritalin. I have heard some good and some bad about that med

does anyone have any knowledge of it, or what have you heard or have experienced to be a better med?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    There are some problems associated with Ritalin that can be serious for some people taking it. Ask your doctor about using another drug called Concerta. It has much less possible side effects and it is more effective in lasting the 12 hours it is supposed to last. It comes in various doses in multiples of 9 mg, like 18 mg, 27 mg, etc. It might take a while to figure out the right dosage, because they usually start at the lowest amount first. If the doctor says no to Concerta, ask about using another one because you are concerned about all the bad effects of Ritalin.

  • 1 decade ago

    There are always drawbacks to the use of drugs such as Ritalin. I wonder what the side effects would be in the long-term treatment of Ritalin. But did you know that herbal supplements could treat ADHD in children? Many parents have lost hope in the attempts to find an effective cure—even with psychiatric medicine, only to observe the calming effect of herbal treatments on their children over continued use, apart from obtaining other encouraging results that include reduced hyperactivity, increased alertness and focus.

    If you don’t want to risk your daughter's health to the side-effects of psychiatric medicine, I suggest that you try herbal supplements as treatment for ADHD.

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    5 years ago

    My son has ADHD, he was once identified age 6, however I knew there was once anything fallacious while he was once three, however the surgeon despite the fact that i used to be an over involved mom. My son took ritalin and it did not do him any damage, nonetheless i completely appreciate if that's no longer the foundation you want to take. The principal factor is vitamin, if you'll make an observation of what he eats and you'll determine the matters that set him off. Caffeine and sugar are disastrous so prevent coke, chocolate matters like that. It is fundamental so that you can get aid, luckily my son slept and I am marred so was once no longer on my own, assess along with your wellness guest for respite care, even though it's one night time a month. With ADHD youngsters the don't seem to be thinking about whatever for lengthy so you're going to have issues while he is going to university as they want extra one to 1 and no longer all university offered it thoroughly, earlier than you get to that level you'll ought to talk to the pinnacle trainer of your elected university and provide an explanation for the problems and ask what they may be able to present to aid you.Also omega three tablets are well and common. My son is practically thirteen now and so they do develop out of it to an volume however the issues difference as they turn out to be older. Try to maintain his hobbies strict because it does aid, if he is aware of he'll devour presently or pass to mattress at the moment. Good good fortune you're no longer on my own and do not must pass by way of this to your possess

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i work with children and have supported a few children with ADHD. Its Attention Defist Hyperactive Disorder, which means that your child is maybe over or under hyperactive and either looks for alot of attention or doesn't look for any. There is alot of ways that it effects children, you have to work out what works best for her and use methods. Your doctor and school/nursery should be able to help you with any questions.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    DHAD, AHDD,HADD, To know exactly what you are talking about? How many words can you spell out or sound out of adhd? now since....... I had to know what you were talking about, how would I do that?

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