twinsmom
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16 year old twins with MM
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hollis, USA, NH, New_Hampshire
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Hi, there!!
Both of my girls have MM, and have had symptoms of ADHD following their strokes. Both girls have been on focalin, and have tried several other stimulants and non stimulants for help with attention. We are patients of Dr. Scott's.
Our neurologist consulted with Dr. Scott before prescribing each of them, and the school nurse VERY CLOSELY monitored their BPs while they were taking them.
The bottom line for us was that it did raise their BP's, and did not help the attention significantly, so we decided to stop the meds. Mind you, we tried SEVERAL different meds, but it just wasn't enough difference to justify the BP risk.
Our experience was individual though - hopefully it will work better for you. My advice, though, is clear it with your neurologist first, and keep a VERY close eye on your BP while you're taking it.
Good luck!!
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