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Asked for female, 39 years old from Ghaziabad
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You need to give him supportive care and help with the normal household activities and make him feel at home you can't control your child, but you can control your own actions. Encourage your child when they make progress and acknowledge achievements and efforts.
When possible, try to focus on your child's intentions, rather than what they actually do. Stop trying to “parent” your child.
When possible, try to focus on your child's intentions, rather than what they actually do. Stop trying to “parent” your child.
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Asked for female, 41 years old from Kharagpur
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Adhd is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviours. He or she may also be restless and almost constantly active. Adhd is not just a childhood disorder. Although the symptoms of adhd begin in childhood, adhd can continue through adolescence and adulthood.
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Asked for male, 47 years old from Kolkata
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Chennai
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I understand that you are suffering from adhd or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and that you will be able to feel better once the medication has been optimized. If your psychiatrist is out of town you may be able to consult online, however there are many other ways in which your problem of attention deficits as well as difficulties with depression can be solved. I strongly advice you to consult your previous doctor since the dosages may need to be up-titrated more slowly and in the mea...more
Asked for male, 37 years old from Gurgaon
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hi,
your daughter is 7 yrs old . assuming that she is more than 20 kgs we have to calculate the dosage. in your query it is mentioned as hypertension , but i think it is hyperactivity .
risperidone is generally safe in children. the dosage you mentioned is from drops . it is better to give tablet in 7 yrs of age . we have to start from lower dose (0.5 mg ) and we should increase gradually to reach the desired goal.
the common side effect will be sleepiness. so you c...more
your daughter is 7 yrs old . assuming that she is more than 20 kgs we have to calculate the dosage. in your query it is mentioned as hypertension , but i think it is hyperactivity .
risperidone is generally safe in children. the dosage you mentioned is from drops . it is better to give tablet in 7 yrs of age . we have to start from lower dose (0.5 mg ) and we should increase gradually to reach the desired goal.
the common side effect will be sleepiness. so you c...more
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