{"id":4462,"date":"2019-06-12T11:28:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T15:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=4462"},"modified":"2020-09-15T16:06:50","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T20:06:50","slug":"adhd-drug-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adhd-drug-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Should your children take a summer break from ADHD medication?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 6 million children have been diagnosed with attention deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/adhd\/data.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And a 2016 study revealed that 62% of children with ADHD took medication to manage their symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulant medications, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/adderall-xr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adderall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ritalin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ritalin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, help children with ADHD to focus\u2014especially at school. Without those prescriptions, kids with ADHD might have trouble paying attention to lessons, staying in their seats, or completing assignments. Some parents consider stopping medication when kids aren\u2019t in school, sometimes referred to as a \u201cADHD drug holiday,\u201d under the impression that the same level of focus isn\u2019t needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a drug holiday?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ADHD drug holiday is the practice of stopping ADHD medication for a period of time, usually during a vacation from work or school, when it\u2019s perceived that focus and concentration aren\u2019t required. Some of the stimulant medications used to treat ADHD wear off quickly, leaving the system within hours. Some children experience a flare of symptoms as medication wears off, referred to as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/when-medication-wears-off-adhd-rebound\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rebound<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why consider an ADHD drug holiday?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons that parents consider stopping ADHD medication. Among the most common are side effects and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/child-misdiagnosed-adhd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assessment if medication is still necessary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical development concerns are the main reason parents want their children to get a break from their meds, says Sara A. Spencer, Pharm.D., clinical instructor of pharmacy practice at the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.binghamton.edu\/pharmacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Binghamton, New York. Appetite loss is a common side effect of stimulant medication, which can cause some children to lose weight. Some \u201cstudies have shown that children on stimulant ADHD medications tend to lag in height and weight compared to their peers,\u201d Dr. Spenser says. However, other research by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en-us\/about-the-aap\/aap-press-room\/pages\/ADHD-Medications-do-not-Stunt-Child's-Growth.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Pediatrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maintains that ADHD medication does not stunt children\u2019s long-term growth. Worries about height and weight can lead many parents to discontinue medication in school breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also at play is basic ADHD management, Dr. Spencer explains. Parents want to see if there\u2019s still a need for medication, and a summer break is the best time to check-in. But that doesn\u2019t mean that a medication vacation is right for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adhd-facts-myths\/\"><b>6 ADHD myths and misconceptions<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risks of an ADHD drug holiday<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many children with ADHD will still need to control their symptoms with medication, even outside of school. \u201cADHD can affect many other aspects of a child\u2019s life,\u201d says Dr. Richard Silver, director of the<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mythrive.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thrive Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Columbia, Maryland. \u201cCan the child control their impulses in social situations? Can they manage their emotions? The child may have tasks to complete that aren\u2019t academic, like chores at home or tasks at camp. Stimulant medications can help with those as well.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADHD is associated with a big increase in deaths, mostly from accidents, but suicides and drug overdoses are also more common in both kids and adults with ADHD. This issue should also be discussed when considering a treatment holiday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Silver goes on to say that parents should consider the end result of their children\u2019s medications, not just on school performance, but on functioning in life. These medications often help the child do better and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> better in many settings. Therefore, you should only consider a drug holiday if your child is using the medicine strictly for focusing at school. And above all, you shouldn\u2019t make this decision alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDiscontinuing any medication, even temporarily, warrants a discussion between the provider and patient\/caregiver,\u201d Dr. Spencer says. \u201cParents and children should be aware that discontinuation of ADHD medications may lead to symptoms of withdrawal, decreased energy, or depression.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/adhd-treatment-and-medications\/\"><b>ADHD treatment and medications<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line is, there is not one right answer that will fit every child with ADHD. If you think your child might benefit from an ADHD medication vacation this summer, talk to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 6 million children have been diagnosed with attention deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And a 2016 study revealed that 62% of children with ADHD took medication to manage their symptoms. 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