Originally Posted by blackcat
I wonder what happens on meds with kids who do not really have ADHD? Is it just a mild difference, and what exact changes in behavior are there? In my ADHD kid, you can tell immediately whether she's had her meds or not. She calms way down.

I accidentally took a Concerta or Adderall one day instead of my own med (wasn't paying attention to what I was doing) and didn't notice any difference in how I felt.

This is a really good question... I'd like a clear answer myself. According to a psychiatrist I saw, meds will improve focus for everyone. Yet our cousin's son has massive inattentive symptoms and tried ALL THREE classes (methylphenidate, amphetamines, and atomexatine) and NOTHING happened at all.

I think it varies from person to person... it must.