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Axepta 40Mg Tablet Health Feed

Asked for male, 40 years old from Bhopal
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P G In Counselling & Psychotherapy, MBA

Psychologist•Nagpur
At thisyoung age of 5 yrs, you understand you might be thinking of finding some ways to reduce hyperactivity. But then this must be causing him non attention. But somehow this is too young age to start medication. You are required to learn different ways to deal with his hyperactivity, by engaging him in physical eye hand and muscular coordination activities whereby he will not only enjoy but learn to orient his physical excess energy. Occupational therapy should also be applied.
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General Physician•Alappuzha
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Attentrol 18 mg is not prescribed for 8 years old child, Atomoxetine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children and teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd). Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using atomoxetine outweigh the risks. Families and caregivers must closely watch patients who take atomoxetine. It is important to keep in close contact with the patient's doctor. Tell the doctor right away if the patient has symptoms...more
Asked for male, 30 years old from Chennai
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Psychiatrist•Hyderabad
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Nexito is an sSRI and Atomoxetine is also a Reuptake inhibitor of Nor adrenaline and no harm taking together.
Asked for male, 47 years old from Kolkata
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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If your son has adhd he will have to take the medicines axepta 18 mg tablet which modulates the activity of certain chemical messengers in the brain, which increases attention and decreases restlessness for life long.
Asked for female, 40 years old from Bhubaneswar
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Psychiatrist•Bareilly
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It should be avoided if symptoms are not too severe till the age of 6 years as it can cause growth spurt. Meanwhile you can try some psychological techniques like parent skill training for adhd (read it on google).
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Psychiatrist•Vijayawada
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If depression is diagnosed by specialist, then bupropion will definitely help although first preference is given to other ssris depending on patient profile. But atomoxetine is not used for depression as 1st or 2nd line unless adhd symptoms are there along with depression. So amtalk to your psychiatrist and clarify your diagnosis first and why atomoxetine is added.
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Asked for male, 21 years old from Kolkata
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Psychiatrist•Gangtok
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In clinical settings, side effects are not much. Moderate to severe adhd does need medicines to control it.
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Asked for male, 31 years old from Hyderabad
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Psychiatrist•Vadodara
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Effects are till you take medicine but with age there is gradual decline in adhd symptoms. And medicine helps with precious years of schooling and improves performance.
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Asked for male, 38 years old from Mohali
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Ayurveda•Bangalore
Hi guest, need to discuss in detail with your sons health concerns. May be he is facing constipation because of which he is having stomach issues, let me discuss, Ayurveda can manage to a better level without any side effects. Take online consultation appointment.
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