Ritalin - What's the truth behind the Controversy?
There is so much controversy surrounding Ritalin that I've decided to create this lens to help parents make a more informed choice regarding this potent drug.
Often, once a child is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, parents will be encouraged to place the child on Ritalin before they have a chance to fully explore all the treatment options that are available.
This lens aims to open your eyes to the physical side effects of Ritalin that you (and your health care provider) may be unaware of, so that you can make a more intelligent and informed choice....one that will benefit your child in the long-term.
Often, once a child is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, parents will be encouraged to place the child on Ritalin before they have a chance to fully explore all the treatment options that are available.
This lens aims to open your eyes to the physical side effects of Ritalin that you (and your health care provider) may be unaware of, so that you can make a more intelligent and informed choice....one that will benefit your child in the long-term.
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Fetching blurbs now... please stand byhipmum says:
Ritalin should be a last resort treatment, once you have exhausted all other options. Far too may parents and doctor's look for the easiest treatment, without taking into account the long-term implications
Posted August 27, 2008
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- HerbalRemedies HerbalRemedies Jun 1, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
- Hi,
Very nice lense on Ritalin you've put together.
You've obviously put a lot of time and care into it, thank you!
How to Treat Attention Deficit Disorder in Teens Naturally.
The Physical Side Effects Of Ritalin That You Need To Be Aware Of.
The side effects of Ritalin are often more devastating than parents are led to believe. In many cases when the child begins to suffer from the side-effects of Ritalin, other drugs are prescribed to counteract those symptoms. Before long, a whole host of devastating and sometimes irreversible side effects have occurred.
Before you begin medicating your child you need to be aware of some of these physical side effects:
Before you begin medicating your child you need to be aware of some of these physical side effects:
- Nervousness and Insomnia
- Hypersensitivity
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Palpitations
- Headaches
- Dyskinesia (involuntary movements similar to a tic)
- Drowsiness
- Blood pressure and pulse changes
- Cardiac Arrhythmia (The heart may beat too fast or too slow and this is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the heart)- In most cases this isn't a cause for concern in itself, but there are times when a cardiac arrhythmia can lead to a cardiac arrest and death.
- Abdominal Pain
- Angina
- Weight loss during prolonged therapy caused in part by a loss of appetite that the drug creates. In some cases it has even lead to the development of Anorexia.
- Tachycardia- a form of cardiac arrhythmia in which the heart beats rapidly.
- Slowed growth and development
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Ritalin Is Not The Answer: A Drug-Free, Practical Program for Children Diagnosed with ADD or ADHD
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Provides parents with safe and effective alternatives to this mind-altering drug
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