PARENTS INQUIRE ABOUT AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR WITH USE OF MEDICATION Lynn wrote: Hello, I was wondering where you would suggest that someone who has been suggested as having ADD should seek help. My son was seen by a neuro. MD and he seems to think he has add tendencies due to his distractability, difficulty paying attention, staying on task and unorganized thoughts( he is not hyperactive). He started him on a low dose of Adderall and he has been on it for a week. I have not been comfortabe with putting him on meds. I'm not sure if it is my imagination but I feel like he is more angry the past few days and has more difficulty managing his emotions than before. He is 7 in 2nd grade. He is an immature 7 and has difficulty with socialization and has few friends. I am heartbroken and scared for him. I just don't like the anger I see inside him lately and have been doing a lot of talking with him and letting him know he needs to talk about his feelings not keep them inside and then burst. On the other hand he is a very loving boy and feels sorry after he erupts and says so. I would love to know who I should seek advice from that wants what's best for my son as I do. Thank you for reading this long message. I have been researching books, internet and videos for some guidance and came across this article after alot of prayer. I hope you can help. Blessings...lynn [Fred A. Baughman Jr., MD:
Liusa wrote: I am noticing an increase in aggressiveness and physical outbursts when my son comes off his adderall. Is this a common side-effect?He is very angry and out of controll when this happens.I want to stop the meds. Is this adderall? [Fred A. Baughman Jr., MD:
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