what type of medication for adhd starting young in life had no ill-effects on middled aged teens
Q: adhd medication (for 7 yr old) with no serious side affects later in life
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7/24/09 8:47am
Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.
I understand your concern in giving your 7 year old medication for ADHD. Many parents feel the same concern you do. There have been conflicting studies on long term use of stimulant medication in children. Some studies have shown some children have a slight stunted growth when taking stimulant medications, but children normally catch up later.
Generally, ADHD medications are well tolerated and do not cause problems, when used as prescribed.
For more information:
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FDA Recommends Continuing Medication Based on Limitations on New Study
It is important to weigh the risks of stimulant medications with the risks of untreated ADHD.
Eileen
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