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Why do adhd medications have the effect of someone "picking"their skin and how to stop?
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Couple things...: One, adhd has a high association with tic disorders, and many times the treatments can exacerbate, expose or better yet unmask the tics to a degree. Picking the skin can be one of those nervous type tics that hyperactive people exhibit (or nail or cuticle biting, etc). Second, , many of the adhd meds are stimulants, same general class as caffeine or nicotine, and stimulants may stimulate tics.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Medication: Picking is a for of anxiety. Stimulant mendication can make anxiety worse. Talk to your doctor as he/she may decrease the dose or change medication.
Answered 11/28/2017
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