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A member asked:
My 6 yr old boy started 10mg la ritalin. no effect. increase to 20mg. made him hyperactive & loud at night. moved to 10mg sa methylin. develop phobias for insects, irritated with clothing and insecure and anxious. can the meds alter my kid's personal?
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Yes: Children can be particularly suseptible to psychotropic medication side effects. Stimulants may lead to aggrression in some, may have paradoxical effect, could trigger mania etc. Please let his psychiatrist know about these probable medication side effects.
Answered 10/31/2017
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