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Can a doctor prescribe adhd medicines and sleep medicines at the same time?

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Dr. Michael Welsh answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes: If needed a doctor could prescribe those two types of meds.

Answered 2/19/2013

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Yes: For some children or adults who have ADHD, difficulty with sleep initiation may be a long term problem, not related to the use of medication. Sleep medications such as melatonin can be helpful. Other sleep medications can cause a 'hang over' effect that can interfere with ADHD medications. However, if short term relief is needed, they can be prescribed together.

Answered 4/19/2015

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