Posted by Georgina on October 8, 2000, at 5:31:23
In reply to Side Effects of Adderall, posted by Wanda on September 27, 2000, at 8:43:45
> My 12yr. son is taking 20mg. of Adderall in the morning for about 1 month, he has started to sniffle constantly & excessive eye blinking. He hardly eats therefore he drinks Ensure for nutrition. Is this normal? will these side effects dissapear????
> Thanks!Wanda,
My son took Adderall for 18 months in the US. I believe this drug was originally marketed as an appitite surpressant in the 70's. Its so its hardly surprising that they don't want to eat when on it.
Also as its an anphetomine, when they come down off it later in the day it can be weird for them.
My son had ticks too.
We are now in England and the school system is supporting us trying his first term here without meds. So far its going quite well. It was my son's idea so I'm glad its working out for him. The main problem we had in America at school was that the other kids wouldn't have anything to do with him. He had no friends. When he took Adderall he was better in class (100%) and actually started making friends. Here in the UK he's at a small village school and has loads of friends. He's happy!
One thing I want to say is that I know how hard it is to give your child medicine. No mother wants to go that route. We spent a year trying to find alternatives before going the Adderall route. I got so fed up of people who implied that we were damaging our son and thoughtlessly taking the easy line. Its not the easy line for the mom. Its heartbreaking...you just want what's best physically, mentally, socially....you want the best for your child. We all want the right answer...its exhausting trying to find that answer.
This is just my observation and not directed at anyone in particular. Hang in there. It is so hard!
God blessGeorgina
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