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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Hypertension and Ritalin | 1/23/2012 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I am a hypertensive individual and I'm taking Diovan HCT and Norvasc to treat the BP. Recently my ... A: There is absolutely no reason why your hypertension and ADHD cannot be safely treated at the same ... | ||
| Bad experience on Concerta 36mg | 1/12/2012 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I seemed calmer and easier to be around, etc. (but this may have been the 'Placebo Effect'). I ... A: Sadly, nothing you have stated makes any medical sense and without examining you it would be ... | ||
| ADD worsening/increase dosage? | 12/16/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I'm not sure if your going to answer my question since I'm 15 but here it is. I was diagnosed with ... A: As ADHD/ADD can be a problem if not trearted correctly, I suggest you get a second opinion to ... | ||
| ADD | 12/5/2011 | Tim Runner |
| Q: I am the mother of a 10 year old boy who may or may not have ADD. The last two years have been ... A: -- Melissa, You should write a letter to the principal of the school your son attends asking that ... | ||
| 7 yr old Hyper | 12/4/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I am writing about my 7 yr old (I have four boys 2,7,10 & 12). My 7 yr old is constantly ... A: From your description I am almost certain he has ADHD and a high IQ. Medication is safe and ... | ||
| Child with adhd | 11/21/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Our 11 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD in 2nd grade and had been on adderrall xr 15 mg. It ... A: Your comments are a tragic description of mismanagement of ADHD and ignorance. I say this with ... | ||
| depresion | 11/16/2011 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: I'm a college student with ADHD, I was wondering if it's true that depression is known to co-exist ... A: Yes, unfortunately depression does sometimes co-exist with ADHD, especially at times when things are ... | ||
| ADD ADHD and Adderall | 11/9/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: My exhusband and I are in a constant struggle over medicating our sons for their ADD and ADHD ... A: ALL Expert advice The successful treatment of ADHD requires an expert doctor giving both parents ... | ||
| ADULT ADD ADHD? | 11/6/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I think i have add but im not sure ive always had trouble reading and even now if i force myself to ... A: From your descripton you obviously do have a problem needing treatment. It is very likely ADHD. Your ... | ||
| ADHD | 11/6/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: My son is 11, taking adderall 25 xr. It is not working as well as it used to so I will be asking his ... A: I want to put more in this later and so will keep your question and make more comments later. I ... | ||
| Are these signs of dyslexia? | 11/4/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: As a child: 1. Problem reading says text moves, paragraph moves, lines move. 2. Very bad ... A: Since I am not a doctor I cannot give you an expert opinion on dyslexia but I can tell you how these ... | ||
| Are these signs of dyslexia? | 11/4/2011 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: As a child: 1. Problem reading says text moves, paragraph moves, lines move. 2. Very bad ... A: Yes, some of these are signs of dyslexia, which by the way is a medical term meaning "inability to ... | ||
| ADD ADHD and Adderall | 11/1/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: My exhusband and I are in a constant struggle over medicating our sons for their ADD and ADHD ... A: It would appear that you, your ex and the children are urgently in need of expert advice and ... | ||
| carbohydrates | 10/25/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I am 52, and was diagnosed with adult A.D.D. about ten years ago. I have been on wellbutrin since ... A: Firstly ADHD /ADD is genetically inherited overactive right brain amd/or immature left brain and ... | ||
| Non-Stimulant help | 10/19/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: My son is a Freshman in high school. His goal is to join the military. He wants to be a fighter ... A: There is a product called Neo-beCalmed. You can buy it online. It is great to feed the brain and ... | ||
| my 3 year old hits people and throws tantrums | 10/15/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: over the last year my 3 year old boy started to get very agrreassive, hitting his family members and ... A: Your description is very suggestive of ADHD and in need of urgent medical treatment. Stimulants are ... | ||
| diagnosing | 10/5/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: My daughter is 8 years old and in the third grade. Last year we had many issues that seemed to all ... A: Too often I have to say, once you ask me, be prepared to hear what I have to say. Everything you ... | ||
| inattention | 10/2/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: my 9 year old clearly has issues with inattention based on what we observe a parents and what we ... A: As you have asked my opinion I may then assume permssion to call a spade a spade. A Conners is ... | ||
| celexa withdrawl | 9/17/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I have been taking celexa for 5 years, I was diagnosed with adhd 6 months ago ok..I have weaned off ... A: Without examining you I can only comment ,not advise. Firstly Celexa is well known for problems of ... | ||
| ADHA? | 9/14/2011 | Tim Runner |
| Q: We have 5 year old son who just started kindergarten this year. We are only 3 weeks into the school ... A: -- James, There is no way anyone can diagnose ADD/ADHD via internet. It is challenging to assess ... | ||
| 6 year old grand daughter | 8/16/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I have been looking everywhere and cant find anything that comes close to my grand daughter. She is ... A: This seems to be something beyond personality traits, I would be very concerned about this. The ... | ||
| Very Worried and at the end of my rope | 8/9/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: We are very worried. My son has contacted you on numerous occasions. His Psychiatrist has examined ... A: You and your son have my sympathy but I am tired of trying to tell him there is nothing I can do ... | ||
| shit | 7/30/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: What makes you think Ritalin is dangerous. Where did you get that information? I pop them like ... A: Parents of dead children who died because of heart problems caused by Ritalin and letter of people ... | ||
| ADD | 7/25/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: i have a year old son which has some health issues already. that goes over eczema and not being tall ... A: ADD/ADHD is considered an inherited condition which is often linked to allergys. However your ... | ||
| Adult ADHD - Concerta vs Ritalin: usage & dosages | 6/21/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Doctor, I am a 34 y/o male, living in Australia, diagnosed with ADHD approx 10 years ago. I am ... A: Please forgive me I am certainly not going to help you on the interner. Your description suggests ... | ||
| shit | 6/20/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Why does long term use of Ritalin pull my eye and neck muscles. It also causes terrible pain behind ... A: What can I do? You live thousands of miles away. I cannot sue the doctors that prescribed medication ... | ||
| shit | 6/20/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Why does long term use of Ritalin pull my eye and neck muscles. It also causes terrible pain behind ... A: I am not a medical person so do not know why Ritalin pulls your eye and neck muscles. I am doing my ... | ||
| dealing with ADD | 6/17/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I've not been diagnosed, but I'm pushing 50 and I believe I have ADD (and always have) but I have ... A: Without examining you I can only discus possibilities. It is never too late to disgnose or to treat ... | ||
| ADD/ADHD Procrastination problem... | 6/10/2011 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: I'm John De Luna, 22years old and Currently taking Computer Science. you see, ever since I was a kid ... A: Your problem won't go away simply. It has to be attacked and worked on for a long time. ... | ||
| focus? | 6/4/2011 | Tim Runner |
| Q: if you would like to have your child tested for the presence of attention and focus issues, who ... A: --Lori, Your daughter needs to be assessed by a medical doctor or a psychologist to make the ... | ||
| ritalin and panic and pain | 5/26/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Ritalin seems to cause pain in my eye and neck, It also seems to send my brain racing with terrible ... A: I have spoken to you before and this is the final time. Ritalin cannot cause what you are ... | ||
| Struggling with sleep | 5/19/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: Dr Levin, My 8 year old son has been on Ritalin LA, 20 mg once a day for the past 3 months. He takes ... A: It is difficult to comment on a treatment I feel is wrong and you have misinformation . Please ... | ||
| Medication | 5/12/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I am a 52 year old male and was diagnosed with A.D.D. over tenyears ago. It really helped to explain ... A: Firstly I am puzzeled that you have not been given a stimulant which in my opinion is more effective ... | ||
| Ritalin to come out of body | 5/3/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: I would just like to know how long it takess for the drug to come out of ones sytem completely. I am ... A: 50mg a day is the total dose but you have not given any detail as to how you take it. Short acting ... | ||
| diagnosis and daytrana | 5/1/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: i know you have to have had symptoms since you were seven or younger and have symptoms effect you in ... A: DSM iv (Revised) from the American Psychiatric Association was condemmed about 16 years ago by the ... | ||
| Help with Ritalin | 4/24/2011 | Norm Bishop |
| Q: Please tell me what you think of this website? http://www.ritalindeath.com I am now terrified as I ... A: The website is someone's opinion of ritalin...statistically in the US at least, there have not been ... | ||
| 18 YEAR WITH ADHD & DEPRESSION | 4/20/2011 | Tim Runner |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with ADHD in 5th grade. Medication didn't seem to work. He was kicked out of ... A: Laurie, My heart goes out to you, but the help you and your son need is way beyond what I am ... | ||
| ADHD | 4/11/2011 | Dr Billy Levin |
| Q: my son is 6 and was diagnosed with ADHD. The prescribed drug was originally 18mg, but after only a ... A: You have stated 18mg but have not named the product. I could assume the name but this is not ... | ||
| Give me a carrot | 4/3/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Why are you so anti Ritalin? Are you going to give me a carrot if I have ADHD and depression. Yes ... A: No, I am not a Scientologist or anything like it. I am trained to understand the value of a person's ... | ||
| help in the name of the lord | 4/1/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: How do you stop ritalin from making you sick. Billy Levine said they safe for long term use but they ... A: I really wish I could help you. I have been preaching for years against these medications because I ... | ||
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Dr Billy Levin
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All questions related to medical diagnosis ,treatment ,councilling ,remediation and monitoring medication in ADHD and co morbid conditions.
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Mainly children, some Adults with ADHD and co-morbid conditions, country wide.
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