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[quote=Anonymous]I think you're right that only a small percent get side effects like tics or headaches.  But, at least with the stimulant meds, a large percentage get side effects like some degree of appetite suppression or sleep difficulty.  For my child that eats a lot and sleeps generally well, those side effects are quite tolerable.  I have another child that is an insomniac that is never hungry and is pretty underweight -- her ADHD is not terribly bad, so we're not medicating at this time because I think the effects on her sleep and appetite are not worth the benefit--which I think would largely be things like less calling out in class, or more focused when practicing her instruments.  You have to make a judgment call based on your particular child and their issues.  I reassess on a regular basis and we may make a different call when she hits middle school.  She's in 4th grade now, and I feel like her organizational skills have taken a huge leap forward this year  -- her stuff is still a mess, but she remembers to do all her homework on her own and generally does her chores with a prompt or two.  [/quote]

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