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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there an ADHD medication for young boys that doesn't affect weight and sleep? DS is already (with no meds) such a poor eater that it may be affecting his growth, according to our endocrinologist. He has always been a poor sleeper.[/quote]

There are non-stimulant ADHD medications that don't typically have an impact on sleep/appetite.  Also, stimulants don't always negatively impact sleep and appetite.  It's not an uncommon side effect but it's universal.

The thing about ADHD medications is that you can't predict how a person will be affected by them.  Even if one family member does well/poorly with one class, there's no greater likelihood that others in the family will - and it can change over time.  It's why you need to work with a professional skilled in treating ADHD and medication use must be monitored.

My older DS started on Focalin, lost too much weight and develop a tic.  He switched to Intuniv (non-stimulant) for a couple years but when it became ineffective went back to Focalin.  He's on the same dose as his younger brother who weighs 25 lbs less - it's just more than half what's considered a therapeutic dose for his size.  But, it's far more effective this time around, the tic hasn't re-emerged and his weight loss hasn't been significant.  It is harder for him to sleep but manageable.  By comparison, we've seen absolutely no negative side effects in his younger brother - no decrease in appetite and no sleep issues.  [/quote]

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