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It's never a good idea to just stop taking any drug that the body has become adjusted to. This includes Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Strattera,and all other similar drugs. One way to do this is to cut the dosage in half for a week, then in half again for another week, and then cut it out. Watch for any withdrawal symptoms (flu type symptoms are most common).
But that has little to do with the most obvious reason millions of American children are taking Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, and Strattera, compliance. One day at a time, the drug continues to make children do what their parents and teachers either will not or cannot get them to do without it: Sit down, shut up, keep still, pay attention. In short, Ritalin is a cure for childhood." -- Mary Eberstadt (Reading, Writing, and Ritalin)
The following articles are only the tip of the iceberg. Using "Ritalin" as a search word turned up over 50,000 references. Most of these cite known dangers. Every parent who has an ADD/ADHD child, and is considering the use of Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Strattera, or other drugs, should read all this information FIRST!
FDA also informed Lilly that a Patient Medication Guide (MedGuide) should be provided to patients when Strattera is dispensed. The MedGuide advises patients of the risks associated with and precautions that can be taken when Strattera is dispensed. Further, pediatric patients being treated with Strattera should be closely observed for clinical worsening, as well as agitation,irritability, suicidal thinking or behaviors, and unusual changes inbehavior, especially during the initial few months of a course of drug therapy, or at times of dose changes, either increases or decreases.
