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<blockquote data-quote="bigbear11" data-source="post: 552530"><p>Medicating is a tough decision. It was hard for us and I work for a Pharma company and actually work with physicians regarding mental health medications including ADHD medications. So I knew ALOT about them, the safety, etc. But still... when you are talking about your child...that is a totally different decision. The ADHD medications didn't bother me very much (because I knew she needed them)... but the first time we gave TRex something more ... I cried. </p><p></p><p>That being said... I think everything is a matter of degrees. TRex had to have medications (she is on Strattera, Kapvay and Lexapro). She is VERY ADHD. We tried during a summer a few years ago to see if she could go without. Suffice it to say the answer was a resounding NO! She couldn't even concentrate long enough to write her name on her Grandad's birthday card. It was sad really... she knew something was wrong. Other kids are less severe and may be able to function better. In that case, I guess it does become more of a "should I or shouldn't I type of scenario". To me the main thing is what you said in your post and what others have said...it is about "quality of life". TRex knew she was different (in a negative way) and being on medications has really helped her self esteem... that makes it worth it for us.</p><p></p><p>The stims are either a godsend or failure, very seldom in the middle. They have been around a very long time and have a very clean safety profile in healthy kids. They are in and out... you will know within a few days if one is going to work or not. The ones we tried didn't work for us as we had pretty significant rebound. However, we are going to try again since we have the Lexapro and Kapvay onboard. Maybe they will help even things out for her becuase she still struggles to pay attention in school (at least we have the hyper piece finally under control!)</p><p></p><p>You have to make the decision but if J really NEEDS something then the right medication can make all the difference in the world for him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigbear11, post: 552530"] Medicating is a tough decision. It was hard for us and I work for a Pharma company and actually work with physicians regarding mental health medications including ADHD medications. So I knew ALOT about them, the safety, etc. But still... when you are talking about your child...that is a totally different decision. The ADHD medications didn't bother me very much (because I knew she needed them)... but the first time we gave TRex something more ... I cried. That being said... I think everything is a matter of degrees. TRex had to have medications (she is on Strattera, Kapvay and Lexapro). She is VERY ADHD. We tried during a summer a few years ago to see if she could go without. Suffice it to say the answer was a resounding NO! She couldn't even concentrate long enough to write her name on her Grandad's birthday card. It was sad really... she knew something was wrong. Other kids are less severe and may be able to function better. In that case, I guess it does become more of a "should I or shouldn't I type of scenario". To me the main thing is what you said in your post and what others have said...it is about "quality of life". TRex knew she was different (in a negative way) and being on medications has really helped her self esteem... that makes it worth it for us. The stims are either a godsend or failure, very seldom in the middle. They have been around a very long time and have a very clean safety profile in healthy kids. They are in and out... you will know within a few days if one is going to work or not. The ones we tried didn't work for us as we had pretty significant rebound. However, we are going to try again since we have the Lexapro and Kapvay onboard. Maybe they will help even things out for her becuase she still struggles to pay attention in school (at least we have the hyper piece finally under control!) You have to make the decision but if J really NEEDS something then the right medication can make all the difference in the world for him. [/QUOTE]
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