I totally get the fears around medications and their effects. On top of that I hate the 'medication merry-go-round'
Try this version of a stimulant -
Try adjusting the dose -
Try that version -
Try an non-stim
Try a combination -

It can go on and on - and did for us. But when it finally clicked, my son felt so 'right.' Golly that made it all worth it.
All I can say is: Trust your mom-gut.

l&ML,
grinity

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