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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I say hold off as long as you can. It is not the same as medical conditions that you will die if you don't take the meds (as some like to make analogies for). Also, treating side effects with more meds for a small child is terrible. The new study on the effects on the heart disease risk: 23% higher risk for heart disease for people who have used ADHD medication for more than five years compared with those who did not take medication [/quote] DP. Also, the stimulant meds seem to be helpful for 2-4 years and then they no longer provide an academic benefit. So it is wise to be strategic about when to start meds for maximum benefit.[/quote]
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