“Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?”
I was just diagnosed with adult ADD and I'm in my early 30s. l'm very uneasy about the thought of taking the medication for. Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?
5 Answers
Yes.
Yes, there are side effects to any medication. Some of the common side effects to ADHD medications: decreased appetite leading to weight loss, insomnia, hallucinations, increased energy/activation. These side effects are not common, but they may occur. Please tell your prescriber/psychiatrist when any of these side effects may be experienced.
Appetite suppression and insomnia
Hello,
There are no innocent medications. All medications carry the possibility of side effects. One always weighs the benefits versus the risks.
Victor M. Santiago-Noa, MD
There are no innocent medications. All medications carry the possibility of side effects. One always weighs the benefits versus the risks.
Victor M. Santiago-Noa, MD
Yes, there are side effects to all medications. The main side effects of ADHD medications are decreased appetite, weight loss, headache, insomnia and drugs dependence. Therefore, with any medication, you need to weigh the risks vs. the benefits.
