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What Causes Lack Of Concentration While On Ritalin?

Granddaughter age 4, adopted from cocaine mother while pregnant was put on Ritalin. Has never slept through night and has problems concentrating. She does very well in morning, then gets dose before lunch. But is aggressive to children that afternoon and cries easily and screams
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Dear ritalin may cause insomnia ,lack of concentration, palpitations, restlessness and headache.

She may need rehabilitation therapy. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.


Take care
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What Causes Lack Of Concentration While On Ritalin?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear ritalin may cause insomnia ,lack of concentration, palpitations, restlessness and headache. She may need rehabilitation therapy. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care