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Are they any long-term effects associated with taking ADD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) medication? If so, what are they and what medication are implicated?
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Dear Armanalam. For the time being, there are no long time significant side effects reported for any ADD medications. Therefore, you can have such meditations without any further doubts. You may consult a psychiatrist for clarification. Take care.
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The long-term effects of drugs like methylphenidate and amphetamines which are being used in the treatment of adhd include drug-dependency and depression more commonly. The treatment for these kind of side effects are symptomatic.
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