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What is the best otc sleep med to give a child with adhd?
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Melatonin: Try melatonin to help with sleep in adhd. If still not sleeping, see your child's pediatrician about a trial of clonidine.
Answered 5/6/2016
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None: You didn't say your child's age, but no otc medication should be routinely given to a kid, especially under the age of 12. Melatonin isn't good to give, it's a hormone and is best used safely for adults. Benedryl can cause cognitive impairment with chronic use in kids. For my patients, i often have prescribed Guanfacine (tenex), one half to one milligram. Ask the doctor.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Adhd with insomnia: Depending on age and what medications your child is on for adhd, some options to discuss with his doctor could be clonidine, intuniv, kapvay, tenex (guanfacine).
Answered 5/6/2016
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