Dangerous side effects of ADHD medications
This made me afraid of death: WARNING - Possible side effects of ADHD drugs. This may include: long-term impact on the developing brain with drugs for ADHD, heart problems, mental problems, or potential for abuse.
What if I told you that there are also a variety of alternative therapies. Now do not get me wrong. There is a time and place for prescriptions for the treatment of many diseases.
I'm online and the pharmacological treatments available for testingADHD include antidepressants, Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall (amphetamine), mood stabilizers and a host of other drugs. Are you really sure that's what you want for yourself or your child?
Disagree, but I feel on this issue. There are several classes of drugs for ADHD. With a little 'luck you may find that a doctor working with you and prescribe the one with fewer side effects.
We must first discuss the treatment with traditional ADHD medications. UpRecently, most doctors prescribed Ritalin. Ritalin increases blood flow to the frontal lobes of the brain. Ritalin is absorbed incoherent. Some adults and children absorb up to 80-90% of the drugs, while others absorb only 30-40% of the dose of medication.
Facts about Ritalin
Ritalin is speed: 20-30 minutes. It 's the shortest duration of action of 2-4 hours. Many children have an advantage of 3 hours.
Possible SideEffects
inability to fall or stay asleep, nervousness, headaches, depression and anxiety. In children, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight loss during the fall term therapy, inability to stay, or sleep, and abnormally fast heartbeat are the most common side effects.
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) "However, there is no information on long-term effects of all treatments, as well as knowledge of the effects of prolonged use of medication for ADHDChildren ... "
Another drug has been prescribed Adderall (amphetamines). Adderall is a stimulant of the central nervous system. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Adderall is also used to treat narcolepsy (excessive daytime sleepiness).
In 2005, Canadian regulators suspended sales of the once-daily version of Adderall after 20 deaths (a possible side effect).
Adderall is still prescribed ADHD drugs such as the United States. The FDAsaid it has examined the data of the same study in which the Canadian health authorities but not yet completed the risk of sudden death was "strong enough" to justify suspending sales of the drug.
There are alternative therapies. Have you ever thought about nutrition and diet therapy, exercise, biofeedback, herbal treatments, meditation, Chinese medicine, homeopathy, Bach flower perhaps.
Even if all the facts are armed, you must decide as a parent, ifa drug for ADHD is the right choice.
Do yourself a favor and research all drug treatments and possible side effects of ADHD drugs. Then compare these results with the health benefits of natural remedies.
