About this episode

In this episode, Mike and Ryan discuss the challenges families face with ADHD medication and the importance of finding the right regimen through trial and error.

In part two of this two-part series, Mike and Ryan discuss why families often abandon medication too quickly after a single difficult trial, the importance of trial-and-error in finding the right medication regimen, and why genetic testing isn't the shortcut many parents hope it will be. Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Timestamps [00:00:00] Start [00:00:46] Why Families Give Up on Medication Too Easily [00:01:30] Two Main Stimulant Categories Explained [00:03:42] Non-Stimulant Medication Options [00:04:22] Why Medication Alone Is Not Enough [00:07:15] Genetic Testing Is Not Recommended [00:09:43] Key Takeaways on ADHD Medication [00:12:13] Final Thoughts on Kids and Medical Decisions Citations American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (2020). Clinical use of pharmacogenetic tests in prescribing psychotropic medications for children and adolescents. ⁠https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Policy_Statements/2020/Clinical-Use-Pharmacogenetic-Tests-Prescribing-Psychotropic-Medications-for-Children-Adolescents.aspx⁠ American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (2022). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike, Ryan

Topics covered

• ADHD medication
• parenting
• trial and error
• genetic testing
• family decisions

Keywords

• ADHD
• medication
• parenting
• genetic testing
• trial and error

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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