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The ADHD Child and ADHD Teen:Reducing the Side Effects of ADHD Medications

Treatment with ADHD medications and behavioral therapy helps most children and teens with ADHD. In fact, about 80% of children will respond positively to treatment. How do you get the benefits with the fewest side effects?

Treating the ADHD Child and Teen

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Tips From the ADHD Experts

Steven Parker, MD, Richard Sogn, MD

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Does your child show signs of decreased appetite, headaches, stomachaches, trouble getting to sleep, jitteriness, or social withdrawal? All can be side effects of some ADHD medications.
Learn how to reduce the side effects while helping your ADHD child.

Your ADHD Library

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Find tips for teachers and parents. Learn about alternative treatments. Plus get in-depth information about ADHD medications and behavioral therapy from doctors at the renowned Cleveland Clinic.