Not sure if this is in the correct forum - feel free to move to a more appropriate place if not.

My son sees a peadiatrician and has been on Lovan for his GAD for 2 years now. He has been assessed for Aspegers which he has not got but today he has been diagnosed with ADHD, which his psychologist, the peadiatrcian and us believe he has. He is extremely hyperactive and impulsive and finds it hard to sit still even for dinner. The peadiatrician saw him today and assured me his behaviour in the office today is not that of a typical 8 year old and believes he would benefit from taking Ritalin 3 times daily.

Does anyone else have a child taking this medication, or this medication with the lovan also? I am keen to try it but would like to first see what experience others have had whilst taking it. Side effects, pros/ cons, etc. I have recieved information from the peadiatrician about this, but always trust the BB members for real life stuations

He has had his IQ tested also and is classed as gifted. If there are others with gifted children who also have ADHD I would be interested to hear how medication has helped/hindered them with school and learning too.

Thanks,