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My 5 year olds adha is being treated with methylphenidate, is this medication safe for her age & what are the long term effects?
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Side effect?: All medication can have side effect , we take them if we can't function without them. But can have is not necessary will have and I am confident her mental health provider will be watching for any side effect.
Answered 5/1/2016
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