Long-Term ADHD Treatment Considerations
One of the concerns parents of a child with ADHD may have is the long-term outcome of continued ADHD medication therapy. This is an understandable and legitimate concern for any parent. Remember, your doctor is your best resource for any questions or concerns you may have about drugs used in ADHD treatment.
Safety in the long termDr. Timothy Wilens of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, along with several of his colleagues, published results of a study concerning the use of CONCERTA® in 407 children, ages 6-13, for up to two years. The results showed that CONCERTA® was safe when used as a long-term ADHD therapy.Children with ADHD who were enrolled in the study received CONCERTA® (18-54 mg initially, with dosing adjustments based on any clinical conditions) over a two-year period. In general, ADHD treatment with CONCERTA® was well tolerated. The doctor will monitor your child for potential CONCERTA® side effects, including changes in height and weight. NEXT STEPS:
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