There are many reasons why parents are now intent on their children weaning off ADHD medication. They are unhappy about the side effects and sometimes these seem to outweigh any advantages gained by taking the medication.
It is a well known fact that many of the drugs now used to control some mental problems in children can cause rapid weight gain. These drugs are usually prescribed for problems such as bipolar disorder, autism and ADHD. The figures are startling in that some children can gain up to 20 lbs in a few months. There are related problems such as increased cholesterol which can open the floodgates to many other health problems relating to obesity, diabetes and heart problems. But some children experience loss of appetite and
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