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Is The Medicine, Concerta, For ADD Advisable For A Teenager?
my son is 13 yrs. old He has ADD, His dr. just put him on concerta 36, Is this medication safe for a teenager, he weights 133, is 5 ft. tall, I m worried about , addiction, suicidal feelings, i m scared to death what s the reports on kids on this medication
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
Hello.The drug that you refer is commonly used in the treatment of ADD / ADHD.
It is the drug that has shown greater efficacy in this pathology. With medical prescription and supervision, the ocurrence of adverse effects by Methylphenidate is unlikely.I wish you good health.
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It is the drug that has shown greater efficacy in this pathology. With medical prescription and supervision, the ocurrence of adverse effects by Methylphenidate is unlikely.I wish you good health.
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