Dear Parents,
There is a tricky balance when trying to find the right dosage of medication for your child. Often times the first dosage level will need to be adjusted as you work with your child’s doctor to find the correct dose and timing. There may also be side effects that can affect this as well.
There may be times when you need to change from a stimulant medication to a non-stimulant medication or vice versa.
When working with these types of ADHD medications there are critical things you should know before you switch dosage or types of medication. This article by Understood.org outlines 3 things you should be aware of.