Worksheet
ADHD Medication Tracker for Benefits and Side Effects
The ADHD Medication Tracker Worksheet helps parents and caregivers monitor how ADHD medications affect focus, mood, appetite, sleep, and overall functioning throughout the day. Because medication effects can vary by timing and dosage, tracking benefits and side effects provides valuable insight for informed treatment decisions. This worksheet supports clearer communication with prescribers and helps families feel more confident, emotionally grounded, and compassionate toward themselves and their child throughout the medication management process.
How to Use This Worksheet
Caregivers can use this worksheet to record medication effects in the morning, midday, and evening, noting both benefits and side effects. Encourage consistent tracking over several days or weeks to identify patterns related to dosage or timing. These observations can then be shared with medical providers to guide adjustments and reduce stress or self-blame during treatment decisions.
Who This Worksheet Is For
- Parents and caregivers of children taking ADHD medication
- Families starting or adjusting ADHD medication
- Caregivers working closely with prescribing providers
- Therapists supporting medication-related self-awareness
- Families seeking clearer insight into treatment effects
Expected Outcomes
- Increased clarity about medication benefits and challenges
- Improved communication with prescribing clinicians
- Earlier identification of unwanted side effects
- Greater confidence in medication-related decisions
- Reduced emotional overwhelm and increased compassion during treatment changes
Related Topics
References
National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
Bertin, M. (2014). Mindful parenting for ADHD: A guide to cultivating calm, reducing stress, and helping children thrive. New Harbinger Publications
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