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Is Prolonged Intake Of Concerta Advisable To A Child?
Hi, I am wondering what the side effects are if a child is taking concerta on regular bases at one household and then when he is visiting his other parent, that parent doesn t give him the pills for the 2 days, are there side effects to the child? Never mind I am not paying to get answer I can look up or call a doctor and get for free
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Hello,
I suggest you check the child's heart rate. It should not get decreased.
Is the child depressed/extremely tired/having a headache.
You should take care of the above features whether they are showing up or not.
Continue the drug as per doctor's advise.
Try not to withdraw this medicine suddenly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
I suggest you check the child's heart rate. It should not get decreased.
Is the child depressed/extremely tired/having a headache.
You should take care of the above features whether they are showing up or not.
Continue the drug as per doctor's advise.
Try not to withdraw this medicine suddenly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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