This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, in patients older than 6 years of age, as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, and social measures. Unlike other drugs used to treat ADHD, guanfacine is not a stimulant. The exact way that guanfacine works to treat ADHD is unknown. Guanfacine is thought to affect...
Read moreSome doctors are prescribing medications for ADHD, such as Adderall, to help children do better in school - whether they have ADHD or not... Read more »
Parenting children with ADHD can be tough. Probably, you have read a number of books on the subject, you know all about the benefits of... Read more »
When a child comes to a doctor's office with problems with attention, whether it's due to ADHD or something else, usually the child has had... Read more »
It's that time of year again, there is only a few weeks left until the holiday and if you haven't yet bought all the gifts on your list,... Read more »
It is a question every parent asks: How do I know the difference between ADHD symptoms and simple misbehaviors? It is confusing. Suppose... Read more »
Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »
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Stimulant Medications and Heart RisksAll ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems... Read more »
Parents of children with ADHD need to be creative thinkers. They need to find games and activities that can hold their children’s interest, keep... Read more »
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Diagnosing ADHD in ChildrenThere is no single test to diagnose ADHD. A doctor will make a diagnosis based on a physical exam, history of behavior,... Read more »