Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Medication Breaks May Allow ADHD Kids to Catch Up to Tall Peers

(ADDitude Magazine) UPDATED 2010-02-25
A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent them. Canadian researchers say stimulants have been linked to a loss of appetite, as well as growth hormone and cartilage suppression, which may affect height. But taking medication vacations--such as over summer vacations--can allow kids to "catch up" to their peers.

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