Can ADHD meds prompt mood swings, aggression?

(CNN) UPDATED 2009-10-21

One parent wants to know if her child's mood swings and aggression could be caused by ADHD medication. In this article from CNN, psychiatrist Dr. Charles Raison responds with information on some of the more common side effects of stimulant meds. He also explains what considerations parents should take if they are trying to determine if the side effects of ADHD meds are worth the benefits.
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