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Is Metadate Safe And Effective The Treatment Of ADHD In A Child?
My grandson Trevor is only 6 and a Dr. has put him on Metadate 10 mg supposedly to calm him down and help with his attitude. I am leary of a 6 yr old being on any medication. Are there side effects or danger in taking this medicine and how long should a 6 yr old stay on it? A concerned Nana
Mon, 7 May 2018
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Anything which will produce effect will have side effects. Common adverse effects include sleep disturbance, loss of appetite, raised blood pressure and growth deceleration, which can usually be managed by symptomatic management and/or dose reduction. You need to visit your psychiatrist and go for regular assessment to see how long medication will be required.
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Dr. Rohit Kothari
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Anything which will produce effect will have side effects. Common adverse effects include sleep disturbance, loss of appetite, raised blood pressure and growth deceleration, which can usually be managed by symptomatic management and/or dose reduction. You need to visit your psychiatrist and go for regular assessment to see how long medication will be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rohit Kothari
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