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title: 'Download: ADHD medication log'
description: 'Use this free tracking log to monitor your child’s ADHD medication. '
slug: download-adhd-medication-log
author: Julie Rawe
reviewer: Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD, NCC, DCMHS, LMHC
published: '2019-09-19T18:30:53.200Z'
date_modified: '2023-08-31T00:00:00.000-07:00'
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# Download: ADHD medication log

[ADHD medication log](https://cdn-assets.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/3GSqlBmN3XrTy1RLNxp03Z/bae77cd85b4d28abde39dae0fde1aebd/Understood_ParentPrintable_ADHDMedicationLog_ENG_Accessible.pdf)

Finding the ADHD medication and dosage that work best for your child can take time. Download this ADHD medication log to keep track of any side effects and behavior changes.

By writing down a few key details each day, you can be a big help as your child’s doctor is fine-tuning the medication. Making these kinds of adjustments can help reduce any [side effects](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-medication-side-effects) your child may be experiencing. 

Keeping a daily log can also help you and your child’s doctor make changes to avoid [ADHD medication rebound](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-medication-rebound-what-you-need-to-know). 

*Understood is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company.*

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