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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest An Alternative Of Concerta

My 26 year old son has a rare form of Down syndrome called mosaic Down syndrome. He was dx with ADD when he was 9 or 10. We tried Ritalin, Strattera and eventually Concerta. When he was younger, he had drug holidays during the summer. He graduated from HS with a diploma and got 6 welding certificates in college. He is working full time in a welding shop as a Shop assistant and welder. He ran out of his script a few days ago and seems more upbeat and less anxious. We are reluctant to consider a trial without the Concerta because of the impact on his job performance. What do you recommend?
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Hello dear
Welcome to Health care magic family .
I have evaluated your query in depth .

@ Concerta is a central nervous system stimulant
Alternative is adderall
I recommend strongly to undergo meditations , deep breathing exercises
YOGA which will help tremendously without money . Simultaneously start
reducing the dose of concerta & gradually go to stop it .

Hope this will help you .
Feel free to ask any further questions .
Thanks for evaluating my answer.
Regards .
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Suggest An Alternative Of Concerta

Hello dear Welcome to Health care magic family . I have evaluated your query in depth . @ Concerta is a central nervous system stimulant Alternative is adderall I recommend strongly to undergo meditations , deep breathing exercises YOGA which will help tremendously without money . Simultaneously start reducing the dose of concerta & gradually go to stop it . Hope this will help you . Feel free to ask any further questions . Thanks for evaluating my answer. Regards .