Of the many children I have seen who have taken this drug, I have not had a parent report any serious side effects. This particular drug also can help with bed wetting.
Some professionals say that children cope with depression through excessive physical activity.
I work with adopted children nearly every day professionally and know that this issue can lead to depression and hyperactivity. I recommend that you seek to help your child resolve and possible negative feelings about his adoption. The Love and Logic organization is located in Colorado and they have books, audio tapes, and video tapes to help you with your important task. If you contact the Love and Logic company there in Colorado you can order the book. They also have an audio tape on parenting ADHD children that I hear is very good.