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My 12 y/o cousin has severe adhd and he is now on aderall and ritalin (methylphenidate) and he can barely get out of bed? what can be done?
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ADHD: Adderall & Ritalin (methylphenidate) at same time?. Recommend discussing this with his prescribing doc.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Need to : Discuss with prescribing physician regarding dose adjustments or using other options or changing the medicines.
Answered 3/15/2014
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