"my 5 year old started in this for hyperactivity related to adhd. this drug is not a narcotic as some mention. there are side effects of making someone tired and drowsy. for my son, those subsided quickly and he became the child i always knew he could be-nearly perfect but still his spunky self. of course i should have known it would be too good to be true because after 4-6 weeks the positive effects have subsided. he&#039;s back to losing everything, fussying about everything and just generally not listening. the doctor says its placebo effect but i don&#039;t buy that. his behavior and sleep are back to the way they were pre-medication. it&#039;s worth a try for adhd overall though."