Titration
Also called Dose titration. That is the name used in diagnostic manuals and on most official paperwork.
Titration means finding the right dose of a new medicine, one careful step at a time. It is a planned stage with regular check-ins, not trial and error.
Applies across the UK
When a child starts medication, for example for ADHD ADHD ADHD is a difference in the way a child's brain works. It affects how they pay attention, how much energy they have, and how easily they act on impulse. Read the full definition of ADHD , the specialist team begins with a low dose and adjusts it gradually while watching how your child responds. During titration there should be regular reviews, and things like sleep, appetite, height, weight, pulse and blood pressure are usually checked along the way.
Two things are worth knowing. First, side effects during titration do not mean the medication has failed: dose changes and different preparations are a normal part of the process, so report what you notice rather than quietly stopping. Second, titration is a defined phase in national guidance, so if your child has been left on a starting dose with no review booked, it is reasonable to contact the service and ask when the next titration review will be.
Where this comes from
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (NG87) , NICE. Checked 2026-08-15.
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