any one have kids with ADHA on Ritalin?
Tons and tons of us do, some on ritalin, some on other stimulants, some on non-stimulants, and some not on meds at all. If you ask a detailed question, you'll get lots of good answers.
A lot of Mamapedia members have children who have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, including myself.
I was diagnosed at age 8 (and am now 33), and was on Ritalin for several years.
My boys have both been diagnosed. My 10 year old has ADD and takes non-stimulant Intuniv, and my 11 year old has ADHD and takes Adderall XR and Intuniv.
Your best bet is to simply ask your questions right here where everyone can see them, so you get lots of good answers based on a lot of experience.
Best of luck
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C. Lee
I babysat a child that was on ritalin 2 years ago now. I can discribe only behavior issues in tween/teen children. If that is your question just let me know.
BTW by babysat i mean i monitored his schooling, tutored (math), and he stayed with me whenever the mom was out.
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What's your underlying question? Are you wondering whether your put your child on it? Is your child on it and having problems that you want help with or alternatives to? Are you concerned about side effects?
Like all medications, Ritalin has some benefits and some limitations and side effects. It's not the only way to go. Some kids do great with it and the parents have no problem medicating their kids, but they also know it's not a cure-all.. Some people hate meds and want to do more natural things, and/or their kids exhibit more problems when medicated.
It's hard to be of help with a broad question like this, but maybe that's what you intended because you want a huge range of responses.
