Your child should have his or her height and weight checked often while taking vyvanse for adhd.
Adhd medication side effects growth.
Because growth suppression is a potential yet uncommon side effect it is important to ensure that all children with adhd on stimulant medication receive tasty well balanced meals.
If your child is taking adhd medication and is benefiting from the drugs the improvement in behavior may outweigh any short term effects on growth.
Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.
However like any other psychiatric medication they may uncommonly cause negative changes in mood or behavior including suicidal thoughts or actions.
Research has also looked at the long term side effects of adhd medications.
Strattera atomoxetine affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
That s something you need to discuss with your.
Common vyvanse side effects may include.
And some kids have dramatic behavior changes ranging from extremely.
Strattera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
In addition growth should be monitored on a regular basis.
Vyvanse can affect growth in children.
Dizziness feeling anxious or irritable.
Dry mouth loss of appetite weight loss.
Strattera is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd.
Other potential side effects include.
Slowing of growth height and weight in children.
Racing heartbeat in rare cases.
Hallucinations such as seeing snakes insects or worms that aren t there are another rare side effect of some adhd medications.
A 2007 review examined the evidence and found possible links to appetite and growth both height and weight.
If a child seems to experience some growth delay consultation with the pediatrician is recommended.
Side effects associated with adhd medications are primarily related to the group of medications to which the medication is related.
Fast heart rate feeling jittery.
You should not use strattera if you have narrow angle glaucoma an adrenal gland tumor heart.
