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12 Year Old Diagnosed With ADD And Rheumatoid Arthritis. Taking Vyvanse. Is The Medication Safe?
Hi, my question is re: my son. He is 12 years old and was diagnosed with ADD. His doctor prescribed Vyvanse and I would like to know how safe this medication is. He also suffers from Rheumathoud Arthritis . We (parents) tried to help him at home with rules and lists and other plans, we didn t want to give him these kind of medication. Thank you
Thu, 16 Aug 2012
I hope this drug is advised by expert doctor this is useful drug under supervision side effects are there but report to doctor keep a watch he takes only advised dose and not more this have effect on brain chemicals neurotransmitters.
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