ADHD Medication Side Effects You Should Know About

The Rebound Effect

The rebound effect describes the 30-to-60-minute window of hyperactivity that some children experience after taking their last dose of ADHD medicine in a day. If this is the case for your child, talk to your child’s doctor about possibly switching to a non-stimulant medication type.

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January 14, 2014

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014