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[quote=Anonymous]I'm one of the pps from earlier in the thread that was also starting medication for 5 year old. We do not have the epilepsy piece so I can't speak to that, but we were dealing with significant aggression at school and home despite many, many interventions, a great outdoor preschool environment, etc.

I did want to come back and report in case other parents find this (slightly dumpster fire of a) thread at some point. After two weeks on methylphenidate (Ritalin) - for us so far it has been great, huge really. Major impacts for my child. Pick up at preschool now involves reports like "great day" "kind to friends" "happy." Side effects have been minimal so far (a couple nights staying up a little later at night, that seems to have leveled out so far). For us, right now, it is certainly the right decision.

OP I'm so sorry to hear that it hasn't been a help yet for you all. I will share that we did try a nonstimulant first and my kid did not respond well to that, so as many have said it can take time to find the right thing. I know there is no silver bullet and this is going to require ongoing management over time. But did want to share our experience that medication so far been an incredible help to my young son. To hear his teacher say he is happier, playing really well with friends is huge. [/quote]

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