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Is Abnormal Size Of Child S Liver Due To Taking Concerta?

Good Day Doctor,My son complained about a pain on his ribs and the next day I took him to a doctor who did a scan and detected that his liver was 15cm and he said it was not normal for a 14 year old. He is currenlty on Concerta so I would like to know if it might be the cause. my email : YYYY@YYYY ( work) or YYYY@YYYY (private) you can use any. Thanks,
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Hai...Nervousness, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
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Is Abnormal Size Of Child S Liver Due To Taking Concerta?

Hai...Nervousness, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.