Archive for the ‘adhd’ Category

Does anyone have any personal experience or knowledge about the effectiveness of ADHD meds in 5-yr-olds?

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

CrazyChick asked: We're considering a trial run of meds for my 5-yr-old's ADHD. My instinct is to oppose it, but he's having a REALLY hard time, and I'm worried that he'll come to hate school and learning because even though she's an amazing teacher, he's disruptive in class and is ...

Is it possible for a dog to have ADHD?

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Lani asked: I have 6 dogs and one of them just seems to have so much more energy than the others. She is constantly on the go and when she tires herself out she will just drop where she stands and go to sleep for a bit. I'm ...

I need to get perscribed to adhd meds how can I fake it?

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

kelsey i asked: I took adderal before and it made me feel so much more concentrated and in a better mood.I really do think i have add or adhd but if i dont i know i can fake having it , any tips?Dean

Is there a program that can pay for my ADHD medicine while i’m in college?

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

kriistiin asked: I need my medicine in order to concentrate while in college but, i can't afford it because it's expensive and my parents aren't going to help me with college at all. I need to know if there is a program that can pay for my insurance while i'm ...

Is it OK to spank a child that has ADHD?

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

pepperann asked: I have four children, three sons and a step daughter. I have two sons that are ADHD, and always act out. They take medication but it wares off in eight hours. Sometimes they tell me that they can't help themself. Is it ok to ...

How can I help an ADHD child with her homework?

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Nikki H asked: My younger sister, who is in Kindergarten, has extreme ADHD. She rips up her homework when she comes home and gets sent to the principal's office almost everyday. The psychologist said to put her on Riddlin, but her father won't allow it. So for now, we just ...

Will NRP104 have the same affects of Adderall on someone without ADHD?

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Brokenwings asked: I'm not planning on taking NRP104, because i don't have ADHD. i'm just wondering if it'll have the same effect on someone without ADHD as adderall does? and how long does it take to get out of your system?Bruce

Will my doctor stop prescribing adderall for my adhd if i lose too much weight?

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

bravo1900 asked: I take adderall for my adhd and it works so well and i love it. I have tried other medicines and none of them work as good as adderall for my concentration and motivation, but i've been taking it for only a month and have lost a lot ...

How should I motivate an ADHD little girl to obey?

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

jennilaine777 asked: My little girl is 8, ADHD, on concerta 36mg, and is still defiant until confronted today. I don't know what to do anymore. She spit on her brother today because he wouldn't listen to her. She has been spending the last 6 hours putting away a few clothes. ...

how do you know the difference if the child has adhd or is mental?

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

fun lover asked: The child has been of adhd medication for four years give or take a few months. The problems are getting gradually worse. She has no patience with anything, cant sit still. I know that is a normal kid though but as she gets older it is like ...