Yes, the Dr. tracks the weight and growth every 3 months. She says they
are putting on weight, that children should be putting on about 2lbs a
yr. Thanks for replying.

Nikki
--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "barbjay" <barbjay@...>
wrote:
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> Nikki:
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> Yes drugs used to treat ADHD can affect appetite and growth. Is your
Dr. tracking their growth and weight on each visit? This is something
you may want to discuss with the Dr.
>
> Barb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Nikki
> To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:10 AM
> Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] Just a question...
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> My name is Nikki and I am new to the group. I have 2 children that
have
> been DX w/ ADHD and 1 w/ ADHD, ODD and anxiety disorder. The
question
> that I have is: Is it a normal thing for them all to be so little.
It
> seems as though the meds they are on stunts their growth. They were
all
> DX at 4 yrs of age. I am a little concerned about their weights and
> height. Is it just me?
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