Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurologic syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distrac...
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If you are considering taking meds or putting your child on meds, please consider the possible side effects. It is proven that strattera (sp?) and other medications can cause depression or suicidal thoughts in children and teens. (maybe in adults?)
I have been taking stratterra for about half my life and can say that it deffinatly aided if not caused my depression. I got to the point where it was so unbearable I tryed to kill myself. i obviouly did not succed. But then I did some reasearch and found that the meds I was on could have caused it. I quit the meds and, though not completely cured, I am much happier now. Thanx for listening. I don't want others to make the same mistake I did. Posted on 06/16/08, 05:06 pm |
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I dont take anything you are saying to be offensive-I agree with you I am ADD and my 12 yr old daghter is ADHD and we tried meds and Adderrall got her suicidal at 8 yrs old!!
She is a happy child we were putting her on Meds b/c the teachers were almost demanding it, due to her focusing issues and class disrption and now I dont care what anyone says she isnt going on anymore meds 
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its just that everyone reacts differently to meds and anyone taking them should be working closely with their doctors to be sure it doesn't come down to depression and if i does there are things that can be done about that
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