Posted by Sassy on September 25, 2000, at 16:06:18
In reply to Development of tics in taking Ritalin., posted by Dalewhee on September 24, 2000, at 13:47:28
Hi Dalewhee,
My nephew was misdiagnosed as ADD. They gave him
Ritalin, then the rest of the regime. They later
found out that he had tourettes and the Ritalin
brought out the tics.I would inquire about another medication in a different class.
I am only providing you this information because I would hate to see someone else in the same
position as my nephew.Regards,
Sassy> My daughter has been taking Ritalin for just over a year now, and has developed a tic, involuntary blinking. We had this problem a year and a half after she took Dexadrine for ADD. At which time her docter switched her over to Ritalin but now it is happening again. She is off the medication now until I get in touch with the docter. But I am just wondering if any of you have had this problem or have any advice. She can not get through school without the medication she just can't stay focused enough to concentrate on what is going on. The difference in her school work was immediate when we put her on medication. She was not diagnoised until she was 9 she is now 11. I am getting concerned about all the medication and needing to change it so often. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also interested if any of you or your children developed these tics
poster:Sassy
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