Fortunately, treatments can help kids manage thesymptoms of ADHD.
What is the most important information I should know about ADHD medications?
In some cases, these medications simply have different delivery methods that make them last longer.
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In other cases, the way you take the medication is totally different, such as theDaytranapatch delivery system.
Some medications, such as Dyanavel XR, are available as either an oral suspension or a tablet.
In some cases, those worries are justified.
Fortunately, these are not common side effects of ADHD medications.
If they do occur, your pediatrician would make appropriate changes in the medication.
Tics
Theworry over ticsis likely because all stimulants list tics as a potential side effect.
If you are concerned that your child may be developing tics, you should notify your doctor immediately.
It may be recommended to stop the medication or possibly have the problem further evaluated by a neurologist.
If so, an EKG oralternative medicationmight be indicated.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Simply decreasing the severity of the symptoms may have to be your goal for the medication.
Other therapies may also be needed.
Children often benefit from taking medication alongside behavioral therapy, parent education, and accommodations at school.
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