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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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Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type).
Whereas Inspiral 20Mg Tablet is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. It influences and affects the ch...more
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Psychiatrist•Patna
Epilepsy needs to be treated for long time may be years. Prophylactic antiepileptics are the mainstay of therapy. Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder of children which needs continuous training and graded environmental stimulation under guidance of professionals. Medicines does not help much in autism but repetitive behavior and self harming behaviour may be controlled. You should get your child trained in a special school for disabled children.
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Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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None of these medicines is helpful for maximized focus & comprehensive efficiency for 2-3 hours. If you take adderal without clear cut indication for its use the side effects will be grave. If a normal person takes it the concentration will fly around and go haphazard.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Delhi
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Addwize - addwize is an indian brand name of methyl-phenidate. It is a drug prescribed by doctors for adhd (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) in both adults and children. Some people can have dangerously high blood pressure with this medication. So if a patient complains of severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in ears, chest pain and shortness of breath then you must get the patient to an emergency department. Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects ...more
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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.
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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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