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What Causes Lack Of Appetite After Taking Dexmethylphenidate?

Hi I have a 17 year old son that is taking dexamethylphenidate 30mg xr and has been for quite a few years. He doesn t want to take it anymore because he says he doesn t have an appetite after he takes it. Is there any other medication he could take for his ADD that would not cause the depressed appetite?
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
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Dear parent,
your concern is right. But in this case I will prefer to take the child to the treating physician, who will evaluate and prescribe what ever is needed. These medicines shall always be taken on prescription.
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What Causes Lack Of Appetite After Taking Dexmethylphenidate?

Dear parent, your concern is right. But in this case I will prefer to take the child to the treating physician, who will evaluate and prescribe what ever is needed. These medicines shall always be taken on prescription.