Question 1

At what point in the protocol do you try to wean someone off of their ADD or ADHD medications?

Accepted Answer

As the blood pressure regulation system recovers, you'll notice greater improvements in your child's focus and attention skills beyond what the medication provides.   A reduction to a new, lower test dosage periodically can help you determine if they still need as much medication.  Some parents will stop the ADD/ADHD medication completely over a weekend or during a school holiday break to see how much they are needed.  If a child functions significantly worse on the lower dose, increase back to the prior level and try again in another 4-8 weeks.

Question 2

At what point in the protocol do you try to wean someone off of their ADD or ADHD medications?

Accepted Answer

As the blood pressure regulation system recovers, you'll notice greater improvements in your child's focus and attention skills beyond what the medication provides.   A reduction to a new, lower test dosage periodically can help you determine if they still need as much medication.  Some parents will stop the ADD/ADHD medication completely over a weekend or during a school holiday break to see how much they are needed.  If a child functions significantly worse on the lower dose, increase back to the prior level and try again in another 4-8 weeks.