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Does concerta stop impulsive behaviours in people who have adhd?
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Concerta: It lessens impulsivity as well as hyperactivity & inattention
Answered 10/26/2012
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Certainly can: Concerta is a long-acting for of methylphenidate, a stimulant. Stimulants have been well studied in children and increasingly studied in adolescents and adults. They improve attention, decrease activity levels, and improve impulse control in 65-85% of those with adhd.
Answered 4/11/2016
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