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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Every expert at the research university I consulted said that medication is not the way to go.  It tends to wear off in efficacy and has a number of risks.  They said to wait as long as possible or don’t medicate if possible.  I have chosen not to medicate my child, OP, and it is working well for us.  I have pursued outside therapies (reading specialist good with ADHD kids, parenting techniques).   It is a lot of work but my kid is doing much better.  I agree with keeping them active!![/quote]

Please link to this research. [/quote]

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/877438

There is one showing reduced height and no long term reduction of symptoms.  There is also research indicating negative impacts on the part of the brain controlling motivation, the heart, and cardiovascular systems.  There is also indications it can lead to drug use later in life. These meds have real risks for long term use.    It is a last resort.  [/quote]

Get with the times, pp:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml#part_145449

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Your link is nonresponsive.  My 2017 study which is one of the first long-term available highlights numerous risks.  Your link does not address the risks at all.  Keep burying your head in the sand about this if you want.  My Harvard Ph.D. Specialist friend doesn’t medicate his ADHD son.[/quote]

That’s an anecdote. Not data.[/quote]

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