Non-Stimulating ADHD Medications - What's on Offer ?

Did you know that the ADHD psychostimulant drug Cylert was withdrawn from the market in 2005 after reports that it had been linked to liver disease and even liver failure? Are you aware that up to 16% of children on the ADHD psychostimulant drugs are under pressure from their peers to either get them the drugs or sell them ? There is also a risk that an ADHD child when taking these psychostimulant medications may mix them with another drug or alcohol and the side effects here are much more serious and dangerous. Time to consider the non-stimulating ADHD medications.

So, what are the non-stimulating ADHD meds and are the risks less, greater or is it just the same old story ? One of the most popular ones at the moment is called Strattera (made with atomexatine) and it seems to help with some ADHD symptoms. The child will pay a high price though in that the side effects can be quite serious and the moment the child has a suicidal thought, the doctor should be told ! Add to that, loss of appetite and the fact that nobody knows about the long term effects on growth, moodiness and other problems. I thought childhood was supposed to be carefree and happy ? Any sensible parent will look for alternatives and an ADHD homeopathic cure is one the safest and will beat any of the non-stimulant ADHD medications hands down on side effects (there are none) and effectiveness.

Believe it or not, anti-depressants for ADHD treatment in children are not banned in the USA, whereas in the UK, they are ! Even doctors now are very wary about putting children on anti-depressants and say that psychotherapy or ADHD behaviour therapy should be tried first. Well known anti-depressants still used in the USA extensively are Welbutrin and Bupropion. The side effects are insomnia, headaches, stomach pains and a general state of agitation. One of these anti-depressant drugs called Desipramine has been linked to sudden death in a few adolescents.

The heart risks associated with other non-stimulating ADHD medications are linked to the blood pressure drugs such as Clonidine and Tenex. Even if a child misses his medication here, or stops taking the drug, there is a distinct risk of very irregular heartbeat and also liver, kidney and blood circulation problems. Apart from that, drowsiness is a big problem associated with these drugs.

The non-stimulating ADHD medications on offer then are quite numerous and fall into the main three types I have outlined above. The risks and the side effects , in my opinion, outweigh the advantages and many parents will have to decide what to give their children. The worry and the cost of monitoring these drugs on their children is considerable and any wise parent would do well to investigate an ADHD homeopathic remedy which has no side effects and no risk of drug abuse.

Robert Locke is a Health enthusiast who specializes in Children's Health. He has written extensively on ADHD.
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