The importance of being proactive and well-informed when prescribed a new medication cannot be overstated. Asking the right questions can help you better understand the medication’s purpose, how to take it correctly, and what results to expect. If medication is not a palatable option, ask whether there are alternatives.
ADHD and Complementary Health
If you’re looking for a complementary health practitioner to help treat a medical problem, it is important to be as careful and thorough in your search as you are when looking for conventional care.
The purpose of this fact sheet is to help you make an informed decision about complementary health products and practices.
We’ll explore when medication is recommended, the benefits and drawbacks of medication, alternatives to medication, potential side effects, how to find the right medication and dosage, and how to make the decision to try or reject medication.
Children with ADHD are more likely than peers to be deficient in levels of certain minerals and fatty acids.
One recent study found that college students adhered to only 53% of prescribed ADHD medication doses, with the lowest rates of among first-year students. Developing a more complete understanding for why many new college students don’t adhere to their prescribed medication regime could helpful promote more consistent adherence.
Some psychotropic medications can interfere with a person’s ability to regulate heat and their awareness that their body temperature is rising.
Shortage of ADHD medication
Can teens with ADHD tell when they are on medication?