Adderallxr And Slowed Growth

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Has anyones child stopped growing on AdderallXR. My son was always tall for his age and because of the decrease in appetite he seems to be slowing in growth. Our md just checks his weight not his height

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Yes, my son has only grown 1/8 of an inch in the last six months on Adderall XR. We have been referred to a pediatric endocrinologist. He is almost 8 yrs. and has been on Adderall XR for 2 1/2yrs.

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My son stopped growing as well. He has been off for 3 months and grown and inch. Our pediatrician says it will take approx. 6 months to start growing again. We are now on intuniv.

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There are many other anecdotal reports that state this has occurred, and the child usually had to switch to a different medication.

The FDA also warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, and irritability.

Has there been any change? How are all of your children doing, now?

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It's not the decrease in appetite, it's the side effects with the endocrine system that are the issue.
If kids endocrine system is affected by Adderall, in my opinion which is not professional in anyway, they should avoid Adderall for the rest of their life. As an adult on Adderall on a regular prescribed dosage it messed up my endocrine system and is ruining my life. Working on a plan to get off it.
So, if their endocrine system is already effected, it's a good indication that their endocrine system may may be too sensitive for long term Adderall use.

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