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There is absolutely no reason why your hypertension and ADHD cannot be safely treated at the same time. First the BP must be well controlled and then the Ritalin. It must be at an optimal dose to be
Sadly, nothing you have stated makes any medical sense and without examining you it would be impossible to offer any good advice. Next, the dosis is not a guessing game and never just a simple request
As ADHD/ADD can be a problem if not trearted correctly, I suggest you get a second opinion to inform you fully and to treat you to your satisfaction. The condition needs constant revision as it does change
-- Melissa, You should write a letter to the principal of the school your son attends asking that he be assessed for special education. Under the law, they are required to conduct a free assessment
From your description I am almost certain he has ADHD and a high IQ. Medication is safe and effective. The side effects are never serious, usually temporary and easily handeled by an expert doctor. The

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