Re: Re: Adderall???? FOR HEATHER

July 17, 2001

Thanks for responding!! It's interesting to know of the pros and cons.

Someone replied to me and told me it contained lactose, as do all of the

others as a binder for the pill. Being GFCF, I am reluctant to start this. He

has seen a dev. ped. last Wed. and I expressed the concern about the diet.

She has ordered a lactose breath test to see if he has a sensitivity to this.

Depending on the results, I may or may not try it. I have heard of the weight

loss issue: did you give it to him in the AM? How old is your child?? Do you

now have to give the Ritalin a few times a day?? What do you mean by he's

injurous to himself and others???? (describe the behavior). What diagnosis

does your child have(if any)? Keep in touch, as this is an issue I need some

mentouring from someone who's been there........Thanks again, Cheri****

July 17, 2001

Cherri,

I know this is awhile back (we were on vacation). Our son Graham was on

Adderall for a while--we had only marginal success with it and found he had

a lot of mood swings and developed some behaviors such as picking his lip

and biting his nails. Also, the appetite suppression was a big deal since

Graham hadn't gained any weight in about 2 years. This was pre-diet for us.

These virtually immediately disappeared after we took him off, and he has

gained around 6 lbs since the diet started in January, 2001. Nail biting,

etc. also went away very quickly after discontinuing Adderall. Just my .02

on our experience..good luck.

Fondly,

J

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