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Q: Straterra?
asked by: amway2266 on April 3rd, 2009
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Can you tell me if a child that has been on this medication for at least 4 years could possibly go off of it and onto something else. her current dosage doesn't work, either she is to sleepy or bouncing. She has also gained a lot of weight. her appetite has increased. Could there possibly be an underlying issue that i am unaware of. I know her doctor has not ordered blood work on her in 2 years? What should I do.


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replied on May 6th, 2009
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re: ADHD alternatives
The conventional approach to ADHD treatment has been shown to have no long term benefit - it's based on false assumptions and does nothing to address the factors that actually foster ADHD/ADD - those factors are psychological and physiological stressors, so therapies that relieve stress and help nourish and detox the body are the best long term solutions - mainstream approaches actually can contribute more stress, and may help perpetuate the condition rather than providing healing.
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