"my son was so hyper that he couldn&#039;t even sit still to eat.  i would like to respond to the person who questioned her thin 6 year old being put on this medicine.  my son was actually able to put on some weight as he was able to focus and finish his meals.  within a year he was at a normal weight for his height.  my son&#039;s doctor was able to explain that people with add or adhd do not abuse this drug because it has the opposite affect on them than people without the disorder."