How Do I Manage Medication Side Effects?
Managing treatment for your child means working with medical professionals to adjust medications and natural therapies as side effects appear, and to tweak dosage and timing as his hormones, metabolism, and responsibilities change. Common questions include the following:
How can I address appetite suppression caused by ADHD medication use?
How can I solve sleep problems associated with ADHD medication use?
What can I do if ADHD medication use causes tics?
Should my child take an ADHD medication vacation?
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