Comments on: Fish Oil Proves More Effective than Ritalin for ADHD

By: Shamarra Liddell

Shamarra Liddell — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:40:35 +0000

My son is 7yrs old he was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 4. I was told then that he was too young to take the medication and he really struggled in preschool, but since the problem has only gotten worse. Not only does he have ADHD, he has some behavorial problems too. For this reason his grades or not the best and his reading is below average for his grade level. The doctor put him on Focalin XR 5mg, but it was not working he has since been taking the same medication just in a higher dose, 20mg. He has only been on the higher dose for a few weeks, but this dose doesn’t seem to be helping much. I worry about the side effects of the medicine, and the long term effects this medication will have on him especially with him being so young. I wonder how many different medications he will have to take before he receives the one that will actually help him succeed. As a parent I feel defeated, it seems that all I try nothing works. Willing to try all that I can to make his life just a little bit easier. So if trying the fish oil will give him a half a chance at a productive life i willing to try it. Any feedback on this matter will be gratefully appreciated. Thank You

By: jhon

jhon — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:51:44 +0000

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By: adleanjones

adleanjones — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:44:20 +0000

how much fish oil should i give my 2nd grader that is bipolar but the doctor say he is adhd.

By: janel

janel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:01:10 +0000

Can I give my 10 year old son 1200 mg of fish oil. He is 120 lbs. And 5′0. So he’s a big. Boy for his age.

By: Jo Ann Wright

Jo Ann Wright — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:57:01 +0000

Interested in knowing how much omega 3 to give a 22 yr old
(6′4″ and 185 lbs) who has ADHD and on no meds. Thanks

By: Sheila Lewis

Sheila Lewis — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:13:43 +0000

My 6, soon to be 7 year old has ADHD. He has had problems with Adderal and Ritalin (mania, irritability, sleep distrubance and loss of appetite). I would like to try him on fish oil but it is difficult to get him to take capsules, especially big ones. What dosage would you recommend (he is 49 lbs.) ? Any brands have a less fishy taste?

By: Elissa Kaywork

Elissa Kaywork — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:09:31 +0000

My 6 year old son has ADHD and I am opposed to putting him on stimulant medication until all else fails. I spoke to my pediatrician and he is somewhat skeptical about the results of fish oil, Omega-3’s. My husband has been taking the Nordic Naturals and has been feeling wonderful. My son who is 6 cannot swallow a pill so I’m not sure how to get him the correct dose and formulation. Can you help me?

Thank you.

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:50:24 +0000

My 10 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD in the past month. I always new something wasnt quite right but thaught he would grow out of it. His grades have been slowly falling as he goes into each higher grade and I finally took him to a Psychologist and demanded that his school run learning disability tests. This is not something that the school offers, they dont volunteer there helo at all. I kept thinking if there is something not right they will help, they will say something, No they dont. I asked his teachers for help and even asked specifically if they had tests they could run to see what was wring and she told me no. I have had another appointment with his Psychologist and she is recommending seeing a pediatrician and getting advice from them on different types of treatment including medications. I have looked up these medications and seeing that some parents are even taking there children off of them to try the fish oils, I will be trying this first. I like to hear other parents feedback so we can possibly eleviate each others struggles with giving our experiences. Now I know to rey the fish oils first and dthen if need be, we can try a low dose of whatever the Dr. would recommend. Thank to everyone who shares there stories. It helps!

By: Denise Horner

Denise Horner — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:40:01 +0000

My daughter is six years old. I was wondering what dosage of omega 3 to give her she weighs about 45 lbs.

By: JoAnne

JoAnne — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:47:12 +0000

My son has been through medicines from A to Z for this disorder. He is now 20 and has refused to take any medication since he turned 18. He has a difficult time focusing in school. I have taken Fish Oil for a year and never thought to have him try any. He was always on a high dosage of Concerta, the Pediatrician had to sign a waiver so I could have it filled. He is now 6 foot and 190 lbs. Is it trial and error with the dosage for Fish Oil? I spent his lifetime trying to regulate meds. We tried everything before putting him on meds, but nothing worked with careless attitude. Hopefully this may.