how to manage stimulant side effects in kids and teens with ADHD

March 2013

Parents will ask how to manage stimulant side effects in kids and teens with ADHD.

Consider these strategies to help limit stimulant side effects.

Cardiovascular risk concerns led to updated labelling in 2006. But most evidence suggests that stimulants do NOT cause serious CV events.

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Table of Contents

Cardiology Does it ever make sense to COMBINE an ACEI with an ARB...or aliskiren (Rasilez) with an ACEI or ARB
Diabetes how patients with diabetes should manage drug therapy during sick days
Women's Health if they should stop taking Diane-35 or its generics now that these will be taken off the market in France
Statins if statins cause type 2 diabetes
Dermatology new option to treat rosacea called Apprilon (APP-ril-lawn, doxycycline)
ADHD how to manage stimulant side effects in kids and teens with ADHD
Contraceptives choosing an oral contraceptive (OC)
Ophthalmology if aspirin increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Supplements questions about red palm oil, Dr. Oz's latest miracle food
Men's Health Some men are reporting LONG-TERM sexual problems after stopping finasteride (Propecia, Proscar, etc) or dutasteride (Avodart, Jalyn)
Respiratory & Allergy the new "talking" Allerject (AL-ler-ject) epinephrine auto-injector for severe allergic reactions