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Reviewer: cookie, 7-12 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)
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My son has been taking this medication for 1 1/5 yrs. now. And it's helped with his ADHD a great deal. The only side effect I have noticed are the tics and occassional body jerks. He is able to eat and sleeps great.
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Reviewer: Sam, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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After taking the Daytrana, and getting an accidental overdose. This medicine has worked for me; even though I've only been taking it for a couple of weeks...I do see a better improvement.
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Reviewer: kimbeth18, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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It took a while to find the correct dosage for me. After a couple weeks of "getting used to" the medication my body adjusted and the side effects subsided. After over a year, I've seen dramatic, positive changes in my life.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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BOTH OF MY KIDS TAKE THIS MEDICATION NOW, AFTER ADDERALL GAVE THEM TOO MANY HEADACHES AND MADE MY YOUNGEST SICK. THIS MEDICINE DOES NOT HAVE ANY EFFECT ON THEM. ITS LIKE TAKING NOTHING AT ALL...
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Reviewer: 7-12 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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