my 5 year old has had an allergic reaction to concerta and adderall what else ca!

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Wmayer is right that you should talk to your doctor about this first, but if you're trying to treat ADD or ADHD in your 5 year old, there have actually been a lot of studies that have shown that Fish Oil can help with those. It seems too simple, and that may be one reason it wasn't really looked at closely for this, but I wasn't surprised it would help when I thought about it. The EPA and DHA in Fish Oil help with all sorts of things including heart health, skin health, and brain health. There was a good article at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/articl… that covers some of this as well.
Give it a try... it's economical, safe, and easy. Just make sure that the company you get it from uses Molecular Distillation because that's currently the only safe way to remove any trace contaminants of any heavy metals. Of course, if you aren't sure about the dosage or the benefits, you may want to consult with a holistic doctor, as they may have other additional options available to them.

There are also a lot of people who have found some relief from limiting sugar, artificial colors/flavorings, and going with less (or no) processed food to take away those possible causes as well. From research I've done, Fish Oil tends to help more, but both work even better together.
Granted, I may be off base as not many 5 year olds would need meds for ADHD as it's usually easy for them to run around and get the extra energy out so if it's another medical condition, you really need to ask your doctor. Good luck and I hope I helped!

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The ONLY person qualified to answer that is a licensed medical doctor. NO "alternative practitioner" has the academic wherewithal to give an accurate answer. Sp pick up the phone and call the child's pediatrician.