subject: Are The Side Effects Of Psychostimulants Worth The Risk? Looking At Safer Alternatives [print this page] Are The Side Effects Of Psychostimulants Worth The Risk? Looking At Safer Alternatives
Here is a scary scenario. Let us imagine that your ADHD child has been prescribed Strattera which is a very popular type of medication used to treat ADHD. This is one of the few non stimulant medications prescribed to day and its main component is atomoxetine. I will now describe some of the Strattera side effects.
You are supposed to discover if your child has any 'abnormal thoughts' such as suicide and you have to report these directly to your doctor. There is a likelihood that your child might never voice these thoughts and so, who would know? But there is a risk of increasing suicidal thoughts when people are put on this type of medication.
As if that was not enough there are other Strattera side effects. There may be liver damage. There could also be a problem with heart disease and if there is any family history of manic illness, depressive disorders and heart disease in your family then you have to mention that because that may impinge on how your child is going to react to this medication
As if all that was not enough you may also have to report that if your child has stomach upsets and has trouble in getting back his normal appetite. There may also be vertigo, fatigue and lethargy. Not surprising to note that reduced growth and weight are additional side effects from Strattera. There are also problems associated with mood swings which sometimes makes life very difficult for parents and teachers.
The Strattera side effects have led many parents to seek alternative treatments and they have done so with great success. They also take a much more enlightened approach to the treatment of ADHD and they refuse to be bullied into accepting the psychostimulants or non stimulants as an answer to ADHD. It simply will not work at all although we do know that it can help to relieve some of the symptoms of ADHD such as hyperactivity and squirming and also lack of attention in getting tasks done plus impulsivity.
So, many children get short term relief from their symptoms but little else is done to help them cope and learn some life skills as they grow up. That is the tragedy. That is why experts now recommend that child behavior therapy or simply effective parenting skills must be applied whatever type of medication parents may opt for.
Talking of safer medication options, have you considered how ADHD homeopathic remedies could be the answer to your child's problems? There are no health risks at all and the holistic approach means that your child's delicate mind body balance can be restored so that mood swings are less frequent and the child is calmer and feels soothed and relaxed.
If you think that there is no alternative to Strattera side effects, then think again because I know of thousands of parents who have made this choice and their children have never looked back. Why not click through and find out some more?
