When Your Child Can't (or Won't) Swallow the Pill

Buried in apple sauce. Frozen in a popsicle. Stuck inside a fruit snack. These genius tricks from parents like you will make the medicine go down (without a fight!).

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An ADDitude forum member asked, "How can I get my attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) child to swallow pills?" And here is some of the best advice other parents offered for helping children take their medication as painlessly as possible.

Practice Swallowing Medication

"Practice with Tic Tacs." -davegod

"We practiced swallowing the pills with mini M&Ms." -maxsmom599

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Alternatives to Swallowing Pills

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Note: ADDitude does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this website is provided for educational purposes only. See additional information. These tips were provided by ADDitude forum members, not by experts. Please consult your doctor with questions or for professional advice.

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TAGS: ADHD Medication and Children, Ritalin, Adderall, Daytrana, Teens and Tweens with ADHD, Vyvanse

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