My son was just diagnosed with ADD. His doctor suggested we put him on Adderal, however I was not comfortable with this decision because of the drug being a stimulant. The doctor decided we should try Strattera because of my concerns and the fact that it is not a stimulant. This still concerns me, I never wanted to put my son on a drug. I am not sure what to do.

Megan wrote:

My son was just diagnosed with ADD.  His doctor suggested we put him
on Adderal, however I was not comfortable with this decision because of the
drug being a stimulant.  The doctor decided we should try Strattera because
of my concerns and the fact that it is not a stimulant.  This still concerns
me,  I never wanted to put my son on a drug.  I am not sure what to do.

[Fred A. Baughman Jr., MD:
first things first: your doctor, doctors have not found an
abnormality/disease in your son on any exam or test, nor can they--none
exists. This being the case, no medical or surgical treatment is indicated
or justifiable. If coercion and a legal challenge arises, I am available to
you/your attorney. Fred Baughman, MD]

Thanks,
Megan *****