| Although there is controversy surrounding them, | | | | be evaluated regularly. These medications are most |
| stimulants are still the most commonly prescribed type | | | | effective when they are administered in the correct |
| of medication for children with ADD and ADHD. The | | | | dosage for each individual and when they are |
| Drug Enforcement Agency says that stimulant drug | | | | combined with additional ADD treatments like |
| production has increased 500 percent since 1991, and | | | | behavioral therapy and practical and emotional support. |
| over half of the prescriptions for them are written by | | | | Non-stimulant drugs, such as Strattera, can also be |
| pediatricians. Stimulants are often effective in treating | | | | effective, but carry a risk of similar side effects.In light |
| many of the symptoms of ADD -- but are they the | | | | of the risks that prescription medications carry, many |
| best ADD treatment for your child? Many parents are | | | | parents are interested in exploring an herbal remedy |
| concerned about the side effects stimulants can | | | | for ADD. There is more than one herb that has been |
| produce and choose to investigate other options like | | | | shown to be an effective ADD or ADHD child |
| behavioral therapy and herbal supplements as well. | | | | treatment, and there are a variety of natural remedies |
| When it comes to making a decision that affects your | | | | on the market that combine many of them. Ginko |
| child's health, having the facts is essential.ADD stimulant | | | | Biloba, Green Oats, Brahmi, Gotu Kola and Panax |
| medications work by increasing the levels of the | | | | Ginseng are some of the best ingredients, and the |
| chemicals epinephrine and norepinephrine in the brain, | | | | positive effects of some of them (like Ginko) can |
| which helps the brain to transmit signals between | | | | become permanent even after discontinuing use.While |
| nerves. This improves a child's (or adult's) ability to pay | | | | stimulant medication is often successful in treating |
| attention for extended periods of time. But these | | | | ADD, it can sometimes cause its own set of problems. |
| medications also come with a risk of mild and serious | | | | Weigh the risks and the benefits carefully, and make |
| side effects. Some of the most common side effects | | | | the decision that is right for your own child. Just as |
| include headaches, upset stomach and increased blood | | | | each child exhibits symptoms of ADD differently, each |
| pressure, all of which may diminish as the body adjusts | | | | child will react differently to medication and treatment. |
| after the first few weeks of treatment. Other | | | | Patience and thorough research should lead you to a |
| common side effects include decreased appetite (80% | | | | healthy solution for your child.Webmaster: You are |
| of stimulant users report this), nervousness and | | | | authorized to reprint this article providing the author bio |
| sleeplessness. Research has also shown that | | | | resource box is left completely in tact - including all |
| stimulants can stunt growth during treatment, but have | | | | hyperlinks.by Tess ThompsonTess Thompson is a |
| not been proven to affect final height. Less common | | | | Homeopathic Practitioner, Reflexologist, Certified |
| but more serious side effects include hallucinations and | | | | Aromatherapist, and Herbalist who contributes regularly |
| feelings of suspicion or paranoia, Tourette's Syndrome, | | | | to Native Remedies - where you can find All Natural |
| and suicidal thoughts.Children on stimulants (Ritalin, | | | | Homeopathic and Herbal Remedies for many health |
| Adderall and Concerta are the best-known brands) | | | | conditions including natural ADD treatment and herbal |
| should be watched closely and their dosages should | | | | remedy for ADD. |