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Asked for Male, 28 years old from Mumbai
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MD - Paediatrics, MBBS, FISPN & FISPN - ...read more

Pediatrician•Delhi
Meet a psychiatrist. He/She will assess you for ADHD. Taking concerta can be harmful especially without prescrpition.
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General Physician•Alappuzha
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Some common stimulants used to treat adhd include: adderall (amphetamine) ritalin (methylphenidate) concerta (methylphenidate) you can get prescription from your local doctor.
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Psychiatrist•Davanagere
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The medication you mention is quite safe and methylphenidate is usually not combined with any other medications that lower the seizure threshold in patients that are already at risk for seizures, including but not limited to those who are in active withdrawal from alcohol and under treatment for the same. We hope this helps and if you have further questions you can certainly contact us in a private consultation.
Look forward to hearing from you. If you need help with booking an appointment o...more
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MBBS, MD - Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Delhi
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Methylphenidate is in Schedule X of Drugs & Cosmetics Act. Only few pharmacies store Methyphenidate. Contact the Medical Representative in your area to get details of local availability. Ipca Innova & Sun Pharma are the leading providers of this medicine. If you are a Doctor, please feel free to contact me.
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Psychiatrist•Chennai
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Hello lybrate-user
you have been started on concerta xl 18 mgs only recently. Your prescribing doctor will review response, monitor for any possible side effects and if appropriate will titrate up the dose gradually till there is effective control of your adhd symptoms. Most of them respond well to concerta (which is an extended release preparation of methylphenidate which is a stimulant medication). If for whatever reason concerta does not suit you, there is no harm in trying atomoxetine. M...more
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Psychiatrist•Akola
Addwize tablet will not help in either autism or in epilepsy. Its a medication prescribed for a condition known as attention deficiency hyperactive disorder (ADHD); autism needs specific behavior modification training & medications like phenytoin, valproate are given to control epilepsy. Good Luck
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Psychiatrist•Mumbai
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Please visit a psychiatrist. Addwize is a scheduled drug which means will be given only with a prescription at a selected stores. Usually psychiatrist ask for an old prescription copy and may order some tests. Enjoy your stay in india.
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Homeopath•Vadodara
You should consult the doctor again and let him decide what to do..
You can consult me through lybrate.. for homoeopathic treatment.
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MRCPCH (London), DNB Paediatrics, MBBS

Pediatrician•Mumbai
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Nicotine in any form has serious I'll effects on your blood vessels, heart, brain etc. Any form of Nicotine for medical reason is not advised. Continue your Methylphenidate which keeps you on right track.
On next consultation with your paediatrician, discuss it in detail.
I suggest you to not to experiment with any Nicotine containing substances or other forms of abusive drugs which will affect badly (more than non ADHD people) on your health. Being teenager, channel your extra energy in...more
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