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Is this a bad, bad psychiatrist? Or should I just take the drugs and run?
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<blockquote data-quote="aeroeng" data-source="post: 243930" data-attributes="member: 6557"><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: #000000">I have found that as far as ADHD medications go, the Dr is only there to write the prescription. It is the parents that observe and decide what the child needs. Concerta is a common ADHD drug. When my child was prescribed it, I tested his attention on Monday without anything (How many sentences can he copy over). Then on Tuesday with the medication. Because I saw a huge difference, and without zoning him out. I agreed the drug worked. Any and all increases and decreases in dosage was based on my observations, not the Dr's. He should still see a Dr for side effects related to blood pressure and such. I would agree with not telling him about the side effects. I do not agree about not telling the teachers. They should be told. Yes he sounds like a bad, bad psychiatrist. I would look for another, but get the drugs and make your own decision on what he should take until you find someone you are happier with.</span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aeroeng, post: 243930, member: 6557"] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I have found that as far as ADHD medications go, the Dr is only there to write the prescription. It is the parents that observe and decide what the child needs. Concerta is a common ADHD drug. When my child was prescribed it, I tested his attention on Monday without anything (How many sentences can he copy over). Then on Tuesday with the medication. Because I saw a huge difference, and without zoning him out. I agreed the drug worked. Any and all increases and decreases in dosage was based on my observations, not the Dr's. He should still see a Dr for side effects related to blood pressure and such. I would agree with not telling him about the side effects. I do not agree about not telling the teachers. They should be told. Yes he sounds like a bad, bad psychiatrist. I would look for another, but get the drugs and make your own decision on what he should take until you find someone you are happier with.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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