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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 60685" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>My understanding - because these drugs are appetite suppressants, the kids don't eat as much as they should sometimes and therefore risk being a bit undernourished compared to how they would be if they weren't on the medications.</p><p></p><p>Speaking from our own observations, our boys often 'forget' to eat. Or I put a meal in front of them, they are too busy to come and eat, they're off as soon as they can and don't seem to want as much.</p><p></p><p>While difficult child 3 is currently eating large amounts SOMETIMES, it's usually under circumstances where he can't leave the table to go play games, read a book or watch TV.</p><p></p><p>difficult child 1 has also observed that whenever he skips his medications, he eats a lot more.</p><p></p><p>I value what these medications have done for my kids, in terms of them coping better with the world. Our lives are a lot better as a result. But I do recognise that there are drawbacks and we have to be aware of them.</p><p></p><p>We've made a choice, knowing the risks. I still would stand by that choice, given there seems to be nothing else that would do the job as well. But I do wish my boys ate a bit more than they do.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the info, Sara. It is right for us to always be fully informed so we can make our decisions with our eyes wide open. Denial never helps anybody.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 60685, member: 1991"] My understanding - because these drugs are appetite suppressants, the kids don't eat as much as they should sometimes and therefore risk being a bit undernourished compared to how they would be if they weren't on the medications. Speaking from our own observations, our boys often 'forget' to eat. Or I put a meal in front of them, they are too busy to come and eat, they're off as soon as they can and don't seem to want as much. While difficult child 3 is currently eating large amounts SOMETIMES, it's usually under circumstances where he can't leave the table to go play games, read a book or watch TV. difficult child 1 has also observed that whenever he skips his medications, he eats a lot more. I value what these medications have done for my kids, in terms of them coping better with the world. Our lives are a lot better as a result. But I do recognise that there are drawbacks and we have to be aware of them. We've made a choice, knowing the risks. I still would stand by that choice, given there seems to be nothing else that would do the job as well. But I do wish my boys ate a bit more than they do. Thanks for the info, Sara. It is right for us to always be fully informed so we can make our decisions with our eyes wide open. Denial never helps anybody. Marg [/QUOTE]
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