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Small Child, Suffering From ADHD. Taking Stimulants, Weight Loss. Non-stimulant Treatment?

looking for an adhd doctor for my son he is 6 we have bluecros blue shild insuance he is currenlty go in to gallhu but i and his doctor do not agrree on treatment he has seen her for the last year he hsa been on 2 diferent stimulant and has lost waiegh i the last year . I want a non stimulant option an intuitve is too expencive
Mon, 21 Jan 2013
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Thanks for opting healthcaremagic.com to post your query and giving us this opportunity to answer your question.
Well, one of the treatments for ADHD is stimulant therapy. But in case you find no improvement with this therapy, there are other options like methylphenidate and atomoxetine. About his weight loss, it is not clear as to what has lead to his weight loss and how bad is the weight loss. What is his body weight now as compared to before starting the medications? I would advise you to visit your pediatrician so that he can look up for the side effects of the drugs and whether there is any other reason for his weight loss also. I hope you have been taking behaviour therapy for him.

I hope I have been successful in answering most of your doubts and will always be available in case of further doubts. Take care and stay healthy.
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Small Child, Suffering From ADHD. Taking Stimulants, Weight Loss. Non-stimulant Treatment?

Hi, Thanks for opting healthcaremagic.com to post your query and giving us this opportunity to answer your question. Well, one of the treatments for ADHD is stimulant therapy. But in case you find no improvement with this therapy, there are other options like methylphenidate and atomoxetine. About his weight loss, it is not clear as to what has lead to his weight loss and how bad is the weight loss. What is his body weight now as compared to before starting the medications? I would advise you to visit your pediatrician so that he can look up for the side effects of the drugs and whether there is any other reason for his weight loss also. I hope you have been taking behaviour therapy for him. I hope I have been successful in answering most of your doubts and will always be available in case of further doubts. Take care and stay healthy.