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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This question makes no sense to me. Prepping will not necessarily help a kid with ADHD the point is that they can't focus during the test and no prep will help with that. Medication is the most helpful thing for most with ADHD. If you are worried it is impacting your child, medication not prepping and stressing them out is the choice in my opinion.[/quote]

If the kid has a hard time focusing, it may help to know what’s coming, in general terms, and relax and help themselves focus.

Everyone will lose focus if a task proves undoable. The point is how much will preping help a person continue to try?[/quote]

This is another post that shows you don't have a clue about ADHD.[/quote]

If they are talking about their kid and not some hypothetical, I'm sad for that kid and all the self-esteem/anxiety issues they will likely develop or have developed. [/quote]

So do you suggest meditation?

Do you know the long term effects of medication?

Heart disease
High blood pressure
Seizure
Irregular heartbeat
Abuse and addiction
Skin discolorations

https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/long-term-risks-adhd-medications#:~:text=Side%20effects%20and%20risks%20associated,Seizure

You are more inclined to have those effects so you get a better performance, but you’re against prepping for better performance?!

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I can play Google too. https://www.thetribune.ca/sci-tech/webmd-is-not-all-its-cracked-up-to-be-08112022/

I could also post numerous peer reviewed studies that show there are no proven long term side effects of medication but I'm not about getting into a citation war w/you. Go on with your anti-medication nuttery and allow your child to suffer. [/quote]

So since your article likes the Mayo Clinic better, here you go:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350895

Stimulant medications and certain health risks

Some research indicates that using ADHD stimulant medications with certain heart problems may be a concern, and the risk of certain psychiatric symptoms may be increased when using stimulant medications.

Heart problems. Stimulant medication may cause an increased blood pressure or heart rate, but the increased risk of serious adverse effects or sudden death is still unproved. However, the doctor should evaluate your child for any heart condition or family history of heart disease before prescribing a stimulant medication and monitor your child during stimulant use.
Psychiatric problems. Stimulant medications may rarely increase the risk for agitation or psychotic or manic symptoms with stimulant medications use. Contact the doctor immediately if your child has sudden new or worsening behavior or sees or hears things that aren't real while taking stimulant medication.
Other medications

Other medications that may be effective in treating ADHD include:

Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Antidepressants such as bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, others)
Guanfacine (Intuniv)
Clonidine (Catapres, Kapvay)
Atomoxetine and antidepressants work slower than stimulants do and may take several weeks before they take full effect. These may be good options if your child can't take stimulants because of health problems or if stimulants cause severe side effects.

Suicide risk

Although it remains unproved, concerns have been raised that there may be a slightly increased risk of suicidal thinking in children and teenagers taking nonstimulant ADHD medication or antidepressants. Contact your child's doctor if you notice any signs of suicidal thinking or other signs of depression.

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