YOUR TURN
ibility problems, but he is better
able to handle them himself.
C.G.
Alabama
> My daughter took Paxil for
ADHD and Asperger’s, and she
became suicidal. She curled up
into a ball in her closet. Her doctor stopped the medication immediately.
Clarice
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
> Our son experienced weight
loss! Switching to an extended-release med helped him. We also
started giving him whole milk
and protein-rich snacks.
Cari, Colorado
> My son experienced vocal
tics and head rolling. We took
him off the meds during Christmas break, and both of these
side effects subsided.
Denise Barrera
Madisonville, Iowa
> The worst side effect
for my son is headaches.
We give him Tylenol and
make sure he drinks lots
of water.
Erick and Ivette
Jacksonville, Florida
> My son went through
a personality change. He
stopped being bubbly, joyful, and creative. We tried
other medications, but
they did not help his symptoms. In time, we eliminated medication and
worked on behavioral tools,
so he could learn how to
help himself.
An ADDitude Reader
> My son has been on Adder-
all, with no major side effects.
Claudia, Nicaragua
> Dry mouth has been my
least-favorite side effect.
I drink more water, and
go to the bathroom more!
I bought some mouthwash for
dry mouth, but the trick is to remember to use it.
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> My 10-year-old couldn’t get
to sleep. We put up light-block-ing curtains and blinds in his
room, and gave him a combination of immediate-release
and time-release melatonin, 30
minutes before going to sleep.
We also established a bedtime
routine of bath, story time, and
soothing music. It all worked.
Deanna, Arizona
Jeri Casper
Madison, Wisconsin
> I’ve tried just about every ADHD
medication, and combo of meds,
on the market. The only side
effects I’ve experienced are
insomnia and high blood pressure. My best advice is to stick
with ADHD medication until
you find the right one for you.
Judi, Vermont
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