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Could a 16-year-old be prescribed sedatives?
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Yes: The meds are available and can be administered or prescribed to people of all ages. However, the list of appropriate conditions or reasons for their use varies with age and condition. They are seldom prescribed for kids and then only for a short time.
Answered 7/24/2013
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16 year old sedative: If there is a good reason to do so a 16 year old can be prescribed sedatives. A psychiatrist, anesthesiologist, or general physician could determine that this is necessary for a variety of reasons. Before such a prescription was made the risks would be weighed against the benefits.
Answered 9/11/2013
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