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Does Tenex Cause Hyperactivity In A Child?

My grandson is 7 yrs. & has been put on this medicine, it is 5 mg. I want 2 know if it is suppose 2 make him hiper & very loud when he talks 2 u. He was on Tenex 1mg, & it wasn t quite strong enough. I need 2 kmow if I m it s suppose 2 take a few days 2 take affect or is suppose 2 start right away?
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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it's half life is about 17 hours but the build up needs some time and it's effect will show in 3 days
I hope he becomes better but be aware of its side effects on the 5mg dose
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Does Tenex Cause Hyperactivity In A Child?

it s half life is about 17 hours but the build up needs some time and it s effect will show in 3 days I hope he becomes better but be aware of its side effects on the 5mg dose