Reply #20: My son took this shit 20 yrs ago, I was horrible. It gave him the shakes.

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He was forced to take it. His teacher had all of the boys labeled hyper. She was overwhelmed but would not accept help. I tried to work with everyone, counslers, teacher(in class) and when my son could not write because of the shakes I said no more, tough shit, new teacher or I was going to raise holy hell. He was fine after that new teacher. They were giving the stuff out like candy back then. I thought I heard it had caused heart failure in some kids who took it to long. I think I'd get a second opinion or read up on it. I am just saying to be aware and educated. It has been 20 yrs that I was more than a casual observer.