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Is Medication Advisable For ADHD In A Child?

My granddaughter is five years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD we have been trying exercises with her to no avail it is affecting her schooling and personal life is there anything else that we could do or is there something that she should be put on to help her
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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Dear lady,
Yes, there is medicine available for ADHD. One of the most known drugs used for this condition is Adderall. But you will need to see your doctor first and discuss with him the best way of treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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Manoku Eni M.D.
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There is medication available, such as Adderall and Methylphenidate.
Ask your local doctor for an evaluation and prescription.
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Is Medication Advisable For ADHD In A Child?

Dear lady, Yes, there is medicine available for ADHD. One of the most known drugs used for this condition is Adderall. But you will need to see your doctor first and discuss with him the best way of treatment. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Manoku Eni M.D.