Posted by CK1 on October 20, 2005, at 11:45:46 [reposted on October 21, 2005, at 1:41:09 | original URL]
In reply to ADDH, posted by Buckeye Fan on October 20, 2005, at 11:38:19
The non-stimulant meds for ADD are not nearly as effective as the stimulants and they have their own different side effects. Strattera is one, but it's relatively ineffective for most people. Everyone had high hopes when it first hit the market, but most doctors and patients have found that it doesn't come close to Adderall or Ritalin. If he has clinical ADD, why wouldn't you go the stimulant route? They've been around for decades and are unbelievably effective. They have a bad rep though. Also, they can exacerbate anxiety greatly or, paradoxically, can decrease anxiety. I'd go with the stimulants first if you want quick effective relief for your son, but watch out for stimulant induced anxiety and/or depression.
CK
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