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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
ritalin vs adderall........nat. alternatives?????????
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
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ritalin vs adderall........nat. alternatives?????????
by alaine, Apr 20, 2000 12:00AM
is there any natural remedy for adhd????? my son had fairly good results with ritalin s.r. for 2 years, however, it lost it affectiveness, and was switched to adderall. his behavior has gone downhill (previous straight A's are now declining and he is very moody and aggressive at times) with terrrible mood swings.
with all the media focusing on recent deaths of children on ritalin (heart problems), i am terrified about continuing ANY medication! is there some sort of amino acid/5-htp, etc. herb that can help??
any info would be of great help, as we are in a crisis phase here at home and at school.
thank you
adb
with all the media focusing on recent deaths of children on ritalin (heart problems), i am terrified about continuing ANY medication! is there some sort of amino acid/5-htp, etc. herb that can help??
any info would be of great help, as we are in a crisis phase here at home and at school.
thank you
adb
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Apr 20, 2000 12:00AM
, Apr 20, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Alaine,
Some people promote the herbal remedy Pycnogenol (from the bark of a particular type of pine tree) as appropriate for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. However, I have seen no documentation supporting its effectiveness in any clinical trials comapring it with the standard prescrition drugs.
Even if it produces some benefit, this would occur in a subtle fashion, over time. You would not expect any dramatic change.
Another option is to seek treatment from a hoeopathic practitioner. I have witnessed anecdotal/clinical reports of benefits from such treatment, but am not aware of any solid clinical trials establishing its effectiveness. There may be such evidence that I am simply ignorant of.
Some people promote the herbal remedy Pycnogenol (from the bark of a particular type of pine tree) as appropriate for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. However, I have seen no documentation supporting its effectiveness in any clinical trials comapring it with the standard prescrition drugs.
Even if it produces some benefit, this would occur in a subtle fashion, over time. You would not expect any dramatic change.
Another option is to seek treatment from a hoeopathic practitioner. I have witnessed anecdotal/clinical reports of benefits from such treatment, but am not aware of any solid clinical trials establishing its effectiveness. There may be such evidence that I am simply ignorant of.
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if any other parent is on the prescription and emotional "roller coaster", i'd be very interested in any tips. i am a very strong person, but recently feel like i am going over the edge from all the stress......especially school related. if there's ANY help out there, i could REALLY use it!
thanx,
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