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[quote=Anonymous]My son is a freshman in high school and has been on Concerta for years. He only takes it on school days. He was diagnosed with "severe ADHD" after a neuropsych evaluation at Kennedy Krieger. We have tried to stop the medication but his A-B grades go to C-F. Not to mention the constant movement and pacing. He appears to be uncomfortable in his own skin. Now the pediatrician is telling us that new guidelines suggest getting kids off stimulant medication before high school. I don't think he is going to renew my son's prescription. I am at a loss. I do not want to "drug" my child but I really feel he needs this medication. I have an older son in college with much less severe ADHD who self medicates with caffeine (large amounts) and nicotine (vaping) in order to concentrate when studying. Not sure this is any better than taking Concerta on school days. Has anyone else run into this? TIA[/quote]
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