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10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About ADHD in Children

1. What can I expect to happen if I take my child with ADHD to a psychologist or psychiatrist?
2. What ADHD treatments are right for my child? What are the possible side effects of different ADHD medications?
3. Aside from ADHD medications, what else can ,my child do? What about exercise and diet?
4. Are there any herbal supplements or over-the-counter drugs to take or avoid?
5. Where can I find emotional support for my family and for me?
6. Will ADHD treatment stigmatize my child?
7. How long must ADHD treatments continue?
8. Are ADHD stimulant drugs absolutely necessary?
9. How do I explain my child's diagnosis to friends and family?
10. Are there any clinical trials my child could participate in?

 

WebMD 10 Questions

Reviewed by Amal Chakraburtty, MD on June 15, 2009
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