Is there a medication for adhd without the side effects?

No : There is no medication for anything without side effects, including herbal remedies, vitamins, naturceuticals or plant extracts. However, the meds used for add are among the safest known. Safer than anything you could buy over the counter and most medications taken casually by millions of people. Tylenol, (acetaminophen) penicillin, statins are imminently more dangerous than methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine.

No: Even water could kill you if taken in excessive quantities...Most meds are safe if prescribed judiciously, monitored closely, and taken as prescribed by your md.