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Please enable JavaScript and refresh the page in order to complete this form. A pill bottle on top of a prescription. Read on to learn how ADHD medication works. A girl sits in class and writes an essay on how ADHD medication works.
Better Memory Some people report improved memory once they start medication. A girl sleeps peacefully after learning how ADHD medications work. Better Sleep Some people report sleeping better once their medication begins working. Is It the Wrong Medication? Is It the Wrong Dose? A group of elementary school children with ADHD run outsite to expend excess energy. Is It a Drug Interaction?
Is the Problem My Generic Drug? Jump to Comments. Stomach upset or headaches. Mood changes. If medication is causing irritability, depression, agitation, or other emotional side effects, try lowering the dose. Moodiness may also be caused by the rebound effect, in which case it may help to overlap the doses or switch to an extended-release medication.
If troublesome side effects persist despite your best efforts to manage them, talk to your doctor about adjusting the dose or trying a different drug. Many people respond better to the long-acting or extended release formulations of ADHD medication, which build gradually in the bloodstream and then wear off slowly. This minimizes the ups and downs caused by fluctuating medication levels and causes less of a rebound effect, where symptoms return, often worse than before, as the drug wears off.
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Cookie Policy. What you need to know, including common side effects and tips for taking them responsibly. Stimulant medications for ADHD Stimulants are the most common type of medication prescribed for attention deficit disorder. Short-acting vs. Common side effects of stimulants include: Feeling restless and jittery Difficulty sleeping Loss of appetite Headaches Upset stomach.
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Self-calming techniques, deep breathing, and yoga can often help children with ADHD. Has the school tried to teach my child to be more attentive and less active? What is the decision to put my child on medication based on? Is it the result of behavioral observations over time and in different settings, such as in school and at home? When is my child at their best? Fishing with an uncle or playing video games?
Help the physician understand how pervasive or selective the problem is. Does my child have other conditions that can be mistaken for hyperactivity? Children exposed to toxic chemicals or who have undiagnosed learning disabilities and low-level anxiety disorder may demonstrate similar behaviors. The care team will also monitor side effects and adjust the medicine dose, as needed. Medicine is one part of treatment for ADHD. Treatment also can include therapy, parent support, and school support.
Medicine works best when parents, teachers, and therapists help you learn any social, emotional, and behavioral skills that aren't easy because of ADHD.
Like any medication, ADHD medicines can have side effects. Not everyone gets side effects, though. The most common side effects are loss of appetite and trouble sleeping. Other ADHD medicine side effects include jitteriness, irritability, moodiness, headaches, stomachaches, fast heart rate, and high blood pressure. Side effects usually happen in the first few days of starting a new medicine or taking a higher dose.
They often go away on their own after a few days or weeks as the body adjusts to the medicine. If a side effect doesn't go away, a doctor may decide to lower the dose or stop that medicine and try another. ADHD medicines only stay in the body for a few hours, so the side effects wear off as the medicine leaves the body.
Your health care team will give you more information about possible side effects for the medicine they prescribe. If you notice anything that worries you, tell your parent and talk to your doctor right away. Some people don't like the idea of taking medicine for ADHD.
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