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Does Ritalin Help In A Patient With Hyperactive Behavior?

my daughter is 54 years old; she has IQ around 70, As a child she was on Ritalin for hyperacitivity. As she grew older she is a talks non stop with loud voice. recently if she did not get her way with me she blew up at me in public with a maniac verbal abuse. would ritalin help her focus?
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. She is 54 years old and also has IQ of 70 which classifies her into mental retardation. If she has responded to Ritalin previously then in my opinion the drug can help her. Her hyperactive behaviour, increased talkativeness and abusive behaviour can also respond to mood stabilisers like Sodium Valproate, Lithium etc. These drugs can help to reduce the episodes of violence.

Adderall is also an amphetamine drug and the drug can help to reduce the hyperactive behaviour and will help in focussing. You can take her to a psychiatrist and can consult about her management.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care
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Does Ritalin Help In A Patient With Hyperactive Behavior?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. She is 54 years old and also has IQ of 70 which classifies her into mental retardation. If she has responded to Ritalin previously then in my opinion the drug can help her. Her hyperactive behaviour, increased talkativeness and abusive behaviour can also respond to mood stabilisers like Sodium Valproate, Lithium etc. These drugs can help to reduce the episodes of violence. Adderall is also an amphetamine drug and the drug can help to reduce the hyperactive behaviour and will help in focussing. You can take her to a psychiatrist and can consult about her management. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care