Carol Watkins, M.D. Glenn Brynes, Ph.D., M.D . We have been using these medications for years. Despite some dramatic media reports, the stimulants have a fairly good safety record. When a medication gives you a symptom that you did not want, we call that symptom a side effect.
Many individuals take stimulants with few side effects.
Others experience mild problems. Some are simply unable to tolerate stimulants. Often we can treat annoying side effects so the individual can continue to take the stimulant. Too many people stop their medication instead of working with their physician to find a way to decrease side effects. Often we can treat side effects so you can continue to take your medication.