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How Can ADHD And Anxiety Disorder Be Treated?
i have a 9 yr old with multiple diagnosis, ADHD, ODD, DMDD and PDD, as well as an anxiety disorder and irregular hearbeat, Lithium is being recommended without use of other medications first, I am afraid after researching to approve the use of this medication. Is it safe for someone his age ?
Thu, 2 Aug 2018
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In the USA the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves lithium for use in children twelve years of age and older.
Common side effects of lithium:
-headache
-nausea
-abdominal pain
-dizziness
-insomnia
You may wish to ask the doctor who is prescribing the lithium why he/she selected this drug.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
In the USA the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves lithium for use in children twelve years of age and older.
Common side effects of lithium:
-headache
-nausea
-abdominal pain
-dizziness
-insomnia
You may wish to ask the doctor who is prescribing the lithium why he/she selected this drug.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.
Arnold Zedd, MD, FAAP
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