Posted by JackD on February 12, 2001, at 23:41:33
In reply to Wellbutrin for a 6 year old? Not FDA approved?, posted by Staci on February 12, 2001, at 20:51:23
Listen, I was an ADD child as well, and I didn't even consider taking meds (neither did my parents consider giving them) till i was at least 16. ADD is one of the most misdiagnosed ailments out there, and it doesn't necessarily need treatment. I would really really suggest waiting until your child is much older, and then maybe consider giving them something. For all they know Wellbutrin could have serious impacts on the developing brain of your youngster. I know that I wouldn't even have been able to tell you if the meds were helping really until a more adult age. You're probably an overprotective parent, and rightfully so, but don't go drugging your kid up needlessly. Grades don't even matter anyway until at least high school.
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