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A member asked:
How risky is to take medications for adhd and/or antidepressants if one is young and pretty healthy physically?
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Risks of stimulants: The risks are extremely low in cases like yours.
Answered 11/28/2017
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ADHD: If these medications are necessary and monitored by a qualified psychiatrist you should not taking major risks, but check periodically with your doctor to make sure you are not developing any significant side effects. My best.
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