ADHD Medicine?

[SweetCandy]

Hi im 12 and i am ADHD. Im recently taking medicine, it blanks me out. It is 20 mils my mom said she will chng to 10 because 20, makes me so tired i feel like i have to throw up,i get to sleepy,i get bad head aches. Is this normal? My docter, shes a idiot she said im getting used to it. IV'E BEEN TAKING MEDICINE SENSE I WAS LIKE 4 MAYBE! HELP

[Tammy C]

You poor thing, my son takes 7 mg of ritalin in the morning and 5 at lunch, but his does not zone him out - it helps him control his actions. Any medicine is not supposed to blank you out - it is supposed to help you control your energy so you can think straight. If you have those symptoms, tell your mom that she needs to take you to a different pediatrician - because those symptons are NOT normal at all. Good Luck Baby - and don't give up!!

[IceTsuki]

I am so sorry...I know how you feel. ADHD medicine sometimes has side effects like that. Talk to them (your doctor and parents), express your concerns. If you don't feel like you need the medication, if you feel like you can deal without it, don't take it. It can seriously screw you up, and make you dependent on it. That's what's happened to me...I sincerely wish you luck with this problem. Take care...

[easty]

Stop taking it. Speed is not good for you. It will mess with your brain.