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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
Adderall and hives
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Adderall and hives
by adaozzy, Nov 02, 2001 12:00AM
My son has been taking Adderall (adderrall) for about a month. He has developed a rash over the last few days. It is very itchy. Last night he actually developed hives. My Dr. says this is not a typical side effect of this medicine, but if I am reading the PDR right I think it is. Am I right? What should I do?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Nov 03, 2001 12:00AM
, Nov 03, 2001 12:00AM
It's best to work in concert with your doctor, and as a parent you'll of course need to exercise your best judgment. It is possible that the itching and hives are related to the Adderall (adderrall). Sometimes it's prudent to discontinue the medication and observe the results. Let the feedback speak for itself.
Member Comments (2)
by KarenD67, Dec 03, 2001 12:00AM
I have to tell you from experience - my son developed itching and hives. He was about scratching his face raw. His doctor said to stop the medication immediately. He was afraid he would go into the "shock" that happens when someone is allergic to bee stings (I can't spell it!). I just thought you should know that my sons doctor said it CAN be a side effect. Be alert to his symptons.
