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Can Concerta, Risperidone And Sertraline Be Given To Calm Down A Child?
should 3 different drugs be used to calm a 6 year old boy? like concerta, risperidone and sertraline. my grandson has now become abusive and distructive and then does not remember doing any of it, says he did not do it. Concerta 18mg once in the mornitg. Risperidone .5 mg once in the morning and Sertraline 25 mg once at bed time. The doctor says it looks like he has ADHD
Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Hello,
Thankyou for asking here,
First of all I would like to tell that ADHD is common in children nowadays and first it can be overcome by family support and making child busy in some or other thing.Better to avoid medicines during this age .But in case it is uncontrolable then especialist psychiatrist consultation is advisableif above mentioned tacts do not support.
Hopefully my answer will be helpfull.
Best regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
Thankyou for asking here,
First of all I would like to tell that ADHD is common in children nowadays and first it can be overcome by family support and making child busy in some or other thing.Better to avoid medicines during this age .But in case it is uncontrolable then especialist psychiatrist consultation is advisableif above mentioned tacts do not support.
Hopefully my answer will be helpfull.
Best regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
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