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Does Taking Focalin, Methylphenidate And Abilify Together Cause Any Adverse Side Effects?

I am a teacher. I have a 7 year old boy who is taking several medications. In a 24 hour period of time this student is taking Focalin (20 mg) Methlyphenidate (5 mg) -- am Methlyphenidate (10 mg)-- lunch Abilify (10 mg)--night Melatonin What kinds of side effects may be seen with this combination of medications?

posted on Sun, 26 Feb 2017

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Prabhash Verma's Response

Hello,

Let me tell you that every medicine has its side effects and this is a fact. Whenever a doctor prescribes a medicine he or she always weighs benefits with the side effects.

I'd also like to tell you that all the medicines (Focalin, Methylphenidate, Abilify and Melatonin) can be taken together. They do not interact with each other.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thanks.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma
General & Family Physician

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Does Taking Focalin, Methylphenidate And Abilify Together Cause Any Adverse Side Effects?

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