Sons doctor didnt want him on any meds over summer and he has our whole house upside down . Its not going very well and we really are tried of getting on him all the time and i mean every min of the min , her is not making good judgemental decions at all, Got any advice that would help me?
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Medications in the Summer
Eileen Bailey
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 01:20 PMre: Medications in the Summer
TazBo
Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 05:27 PMThanks so much , that was very helpful. Thanks again
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carrie.pender2947@o2.co.uk
Posted 10/27 Comments (0)
my name is carrie im a mum of two a boy 8 and a girl 3...
Thanks for your Share Post.
If you are not happy with the advice from your doctor, you are able to request a second opinion. Many insurance companies will cover the cost of second opinions. You can call the customer service number for your insurance company and find out if this will be covered by your insurance plan.
The question of medication in the summer has been debated for quite a while. Some doctors believe that a break from medication is good and for children that are small or not gaining weight, this may give them a chance to catch up. Other doctors believe the consistency of medication is important and that since ADHD is not just a school day disorder but impacts social and family life, medication should continue through the summer.
There is an article that provides additional information:
ADHD Medications in the Summertime
The decision to take or suspend medication in the summer should be a discussion between you and your son's doctor, based on individual situations. Preferrably, one person does not determine what is best based on their beliefs.
Eileen