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how old should a child be before you should consider medication

tootsiepop
08/02/09

how old do you think a child should be before you should consider medication as a treatment for adhd?

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Eileen Bailey
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Eileen Bailey began her quest for information on ADHD fourteen years...

Monday, August 03, 2009

Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.

 

I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice. However, some ADHD medications are approved for use in young children. For example, Adderall has been approved for children over the age of 3.

 

When you should consider medication is something that you should discuss with your doctor.

 

For more information:

 

ADHD in Toddlers

 

ADHD in Preschool

 

ADHD in Early Elementary Age Children

 

Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Beginning Medication

 

ADHD Medications

 

 

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