I have recently began to worry about this possibility for my son. He is on Straterra. I know all RX ADHD meds have this side effect. He has been on the med for 2 years now and I think it helps a lot. It does't cause him to be a zombie becaude it is not a stimulant. It does bother his stomach though. ...
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Eileen Bailey
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 08:51 PM -
Are there other signs?
Merely Me
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 08:48 PMHi there
This must be so worrisome to you. It must be really hard to hear your son say these things. But do you think he is just saying these things out of frustration or do you think his feelings run deeper than this? Is he exhibiting other signs of depression? Any problems with sleeping or eating? Is he reclusive? Is he more angry...acting out?
I would talk to him...not to scare him but just to get a feel for how he is feeling right now. Secondly...I would definitely talk to his doctor and ask if this is a possible side effect...suicidal feelings...and if it is...what are the options?
It is hard to be a parent isn't it? Thanks for reaching out here. Please let us know what his doctor says about this.
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Thank you for your post and welcome to ADHDCentral.com. ADHD medications are only part of the answer. The most effective treatment for ADHD is a combination of medication and behavior modification. Teaching children how to compensate for the symptoms of ADHD will help them better manage as they grow up and more is expected of them.
As far as the indications of suicide, it is important to take these statements seriously, even if you don't believe your child is contemplating suicide right now. You may want to speak with a therapist about how your son is feeling.
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