Question 1

what are the effects of risperdial medication on a down's syndrome child?

Accepted Answer

Not really known: It's not really known, it's a risk benefit analysis in every case.

Question 2

should i be taking medication for p.c.o.s? i also would like to start trying for a child, any tips?

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Need regular periods: The main goal of medical treatment for pcos is to establish regular periods so that you are ovulating, that is, producing an egg ready to be fertilized, with every monthly cycle. Implied in that statement is that you are cycling every month. The heavy, irregular periods experienced by most pcos patients are usually dysfunctional, a hallmark of pcos. See a doctor to be evaluated, for this reason.

Question 3

i has ms and i take medicine for it. would i be able to have a child if i wanted to and still be on medication?

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Possibly: I have a mom who has gone through 3 successful pregnancies with a similar setup. The SSRI is a category C drug during pregnancy with some but workable effects on some newborns.The Copaxone (glatiramer) is a category B with no negatives.You will need to have great family support and or a nanny to deal wit rambunctious kids, so be prepared.

Question 4

i noticed medication dosage for children is based on weight/age. what if you're a petite adult under 90lbs?  would my body require less dosage for the same effect?

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Not necessarily: Some medication are dosed by weight but not others. look at the bottle and follow the instructions given

Question 5

my husband tested positive for covid. i am 58 yrs old.  and is on cholesterol  medication. do i need to get tested. i have no symptoms. i am just concerned becauase my grand children are with us aged 7 and 12?

Accepted Answer

See below: Covid-19:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.

Question 6

is it hard getting the medication just right for a child with adhd?

Accepted Answer

Getting medications: Right is a challenge in any patient and any disorder.  That is part of the "art" of medicine.

Question 7

what to you think about putting children on add medication is misbehaving at home?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: Add medications should be used to treat add. However, there are children who misbehave due to impulsivity (reacting prior to thinking). Impulsivity can be treated with medication. I would strongly consider consulting with a child psychiatrist for child therapist to investigate your options.

Question 8

i have a child who has been on medication for adhd and find the effectiveness random.  any good alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Try eliminating dairy, gluten and processed foods. Have child play outside daily..Reconnecting with nature can be helpful. Probiotics and cod liver oil help in some cases. Homeopathy, chinese medicine can also help immensely. Get tv, computer, electronics out of child's bedroom. Some supplements that provide Amino Acids and b vitamins can be helpful....One example is one called brain sustain.

Question 9

why do child medications have artificial flavors?

Accepted Answer

Medicine tastes bad: Medicine tastes nasty, really nasty. It has to be sweetened and "dealt with" to make it palatable. I've tasted some of these, and found it difficult not to make a scene in front of the family. Natural flavors are expensive, and may go bad after awhile. Plus, artificial flavors are just more powerful at covering the nasty taste. Unfortunately, it may just be a necessary evil for now.

Question 10

wat medication yall have for stop scream for child?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral, medical : & developmental problems need to be assessed for proper diagnosis & treatment. Behaviors persist when reinforced by positive or negative attention. Consistent, immediate, correctly-done "time-outs" effectively extinguish (stop)  a behavior after a "testing" period in which the child tries harder to elicit the "old"'parental attention. Medical & psychological evaluations define needed therapies.

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What are the effects of risperdial medication on a down's syndrome child?

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Should i be taking medication for p.c.o.s? i also would like to start trying for a child, any tips?

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I has ms and i take medicine for it. would i be able to have a child if i wanted to and still be on medication?

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I noticed medication dosage for children is based on weight/age. what if you're a petite adult under 90lbs? would my body require less dosage for the same effect?

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My husband tested positive for covid. i am 58 yrs old. and is on cholesterol medication. do i need to get tested. i have no symptoms. i am just concerned becauase my grand children are with us aged 7 and 12?

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Is it hard getting the medication just right for a child with adhd?

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What to you think about putting children on add medication is misbehaving at home?

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I have a child who has been on medication for adhd and find the effectiveness random. any good alternatives?

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Why do child medications have artificial flavors?

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Wat medication yall have for stop scream for child?

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