EPISODE · Aug 10, 2021 · 24 MIN
Summer Break! From Meds?
from Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo, Child Psychiatrist · host Shivana Naidoo, M.D.
In this Episode- Summer Break! From Meds? Dr. Naidoo addresses the pros and cons of stopping ADHD stimulant medication over the summer. She discusses the general categories of medications that treat ADHD, how they are different and which ones potentially could be on pause over summer break. Listen in as she thinks through situations where it may not be a good idea to stop these medications. She also discusses considerations for restarting meds with the start of the school year. She urges you to share this information with your doctor in an effort to make the best decision for you and your child. If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com
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In this Episode- Summer Break! From Meds? Dr. Naidoo addresses the pros and cons of stopping ADHD stimulant medication over the summer. She discusses the general categories of medications that treat ADHD, how they are different and which ones potentially could be on pause over summer break. Listen in as she thinks through situations where it may not be a good idea to stop these medications. She also discusses considerations for restarting meds with the start of the sch...
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