| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Troubled little girl | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend's daughter is 5 and has been having behavior problems in school. She has trouble ...
A: This appears to be a typical tragedy of an inherited neurological condition called ...
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| Is Focalin XR really working properly? | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD in Febuary 2009. His pediatrician put him on ...
A: Firstly the body does not develope resistance to the medication. Next the dose is not dependant on ...
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| Ritalin | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have been on Ritalin for 20 years and I am with a psychiatrist but would like to get your opinion. ...
A: To state "what if I am totaly unique" is entirely speculative and beyound this discussion. I suggest ...
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| Ritalin | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have been on Ritalin for 20 years and I am with a psychiatrist but would like to get your opinion. ...
A: You do not need an MRI or a Neurologist if the psychiatrist knows what he is doing. I cannot tell if ...
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| Ritalin | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have been on Ritalin for 20 years and I am with a psychiatrist but would like to get your opinion. ...
A: Firstly you have not stated your diagnosis or what doses you are taking. Ritalin is most unlikely to ...
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| overfocused ADD | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I wanna ask about overfocused ADD since it resembles with ocd and it is difficult to diagnose ...
A: By definition Attention Deficit cannot be overfocused. But a patient with ADD, and an overdose of ...
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| overfocused ADD | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I just want to ask about overfocused ADD since it resembles with OCD and it is difficult to ...
A: By definition Attention Deficit cannot be overfocused. But a patient with ADD, and an overdose of ...
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| daughters adhd diagnosis | 10/24/2009 |
Q: while seeing her psychiatrist for anxiety i said i would like an adult assessment done for adhd.as ...
A: I have only one way of answering you and that is truthfully. However if I said what deserves to be ...
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| ADD | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Can having add affect someones speech? My son who is 10 is add and has trouble with his speech. I ...
A: ADD is a left brain immaturity of genetic origin. The left brain is a linguistic verbal sequential ...
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| ADD | 9/26/2009 |
Q: was diagnosed back then by family doctor after teachers could not deal with me. Was on ritalin but ...
A: Your age is no problem, my oldest patient started treatment at 83 years of age. All the medications ...
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| Behavioral issues | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I am the mother of a 3-year-old girl. We have gone through a lot of transitions in her life for ...
A: It would appear you might have a high IQ child with a problem needing a neurological assessment. I ...
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| Dyspraxia and ADD | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My 11 year old son has a history of motor dyspraxia. He has strong verbal skills on a WISC ...
A: From what you describe I have no doubt whatsoever that there might be more to his problem than just ...
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| sleep | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old (who is on meds for ADHD but I don't think that matters here) who has NEVER ...
A: As I have not examned your child I make comments but I certainly would not dream of taking over his ...
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| sleep | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old (who is on meds for ADHD but I don't think that matters here) who has NEVER ...
A: There are many things to discuss. Firstly neither you or your husband should be fighting with the ...
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| sleep | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old (who is on meds for ADHD but I don't think that matters here) who has NEVER ...
A: Unfortunately there is far to little informatiion to even start giving you advice. I need to know ...
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| Attetion Problem | 8/23/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter is having trouble focusing at school being spaced out and not concentrating ...
A: Firstly you should not feel guilty but rather do what has to be done if it is necessary to help our ...
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| ADD / ADHD | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My daughter of 7 years old has been diagnosed with ADHD. She is easily distracted, avoids tasks that ...
A: As I have not examined your daughter I can only comment from afar!I never use the products you are ...
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| ADHD | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Our 28 month granddaughter is very hyperactive, nevers sits still. Constantly moving, takes at ...
A: There is a distinct possibility that she has ADHD for two reasons besides your very good description ...
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| Stratera | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I've recently been prescribed Strattera 40 MGs and i was just wondering, I've noticed some side ...
A: Unfortunately Strattera may have side effects affecting your sexual functions. I feel you would be ...
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| son adhd and medicine | 5/30/2009 |
Q: Doctor-- I have an 8 year son that has all the symptoms of inattentitve adhd. We tried several ...
A: It concerned me you stated having already tried many different products. An expert doctor starts you ...
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| ADD medications | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Will taking medications for ADD lead to a more natural ability to focus? Also will taking ...
A: If one is short sighted glasses help you to see NORMALLY. The visual dissability doed not revolve ...
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| son adhd and medicine | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Doctor-- I have an 8 year son that has all the symptoms of inattentitve adhd. We tried several ...
A: There are so many things I would like to comment on that I would have to write a book to answer all ...
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| Our lack of knowlege.... | 5/11/2009 |
Q: When our grandson was four,I took him to an "at risk" testing at one of the elementary schools in ...
A: Firstly I feel very strongly your grandson has been given a raw deal whatever his problem is. If he ...
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| Have ADHD cant gain weight | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am a 26-year-old woman married with two children. I suffer from ADHD, and I am on medication 30 ...
A: It would be difficult to give you a good answer as you have not given your actual weight and height. ...
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| Adult ADD | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I'm frustrated to absolutely no end with my common-law boyfriend of 4 years, Jesse. He's driving ME ...
A: Perhaps you should firstly consider what would happen if I were asked every time to read a book ...
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| Behaivor in ADHD 7 yr old | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with ADHD a yr ago, He has problems focusing in school and has had many ...
A: Is is unfortunately obvious you are not accostomed to give details, probably through no fault of ...
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| Behaivor in ADHD 7 yr old | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with ADHD a yr ago, He has problems focusing in school and has had many ...
A: They have a talent for doing without thinking! On correct and most important effective medication ...
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| surgeon with probable Adult ADD | 3/3/2009 |
Q: The above says it all. My question is only about seeking medical or psychiatric care and having it ...
A: That you had confirmed ADHD many years ago makes it possible that you might still have it now. ...
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| What is the diff Betw ASD and ADHD | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Dr. Levin, I read a Q&A in which you responded that "There is a vast difference between ADHD and ...
A: The most important difference is that the treatment of ADHD with stimulants is very successful while ...
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| Is this part of ADHD? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Hey, I have ADHD and was wondering something about it. When I was younger and still now, very often ...
A: It is possible that this could be part of ADD/ADD but it might aslo be suggestive of other ...
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| Lack of Comprehension | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My 12 yr old granddaughter has always scored low in comprehension, and does poorly in subjects that ...
A: Your description is typical of ADD (not ADHD). Punishing her for an inherited condition hardly seems ...
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| riddalin | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what exactly riddalin is? also once a child is on it will they ever not need ...
A: I am sure you are referring to Ritalin. It is a brain stimulant used to treat ADHD. Some children ...
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| adhd | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a twelve year old who has adhd. He is started to act a little different. He says that he ...
A: 50% of people who have ADHD have it severe enough to need medication. The medication is safe and ...
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| Do we have ADD? | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old seemed to have symptoms of ADD, she can never sit still and if she stays home, she can ...
A: Your description suggests very clearly your daughter has ADHD, not ADD.I would strongly suggest you ...
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| Does he have adhd | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old son, is forever into trouble with his grandmother for repeating the same mistakes, ...
A: It is absolutely wrong to hit a child for doing wrong.Children need discipline not punishment! ...
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| Strategies for ADD at Work | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with ADD several years ago. I have tried Ritalin and Adderall, but the effects ...
A: Both Ritalin and Adderall work very well if correctly used. What doses formats, what doses and at ...
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| adhd/ concerta xl and caffiene | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I Have had 54mg of Concerta XL today about 10 cups of coffee and one pro plus tablet in an effort to ...
A: Concerta` is a stimulant that only works well if the dose is optimal. The range is from 18mg to ...
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| Is A.D.D a real possibility? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I do have an idea of what ADD actually is but the other day my algebra teacher asked me if I had ...
A: Judging from your description there is a very good possibility you do have ADHD. However not ...
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| Non-medicated ADHD child and grade skipping | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have an 8-yr-old who has been diagnosed with ADHD. We have managed his condition without ...
A: I am opposed to midyear promotion just for academic reasons. Please consider his emotional, ...
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| Strattera and tachycardia | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Dr. Levin, I have taking a regular dose of 100mg of Strattera for the past 3 months and have been ...
A: Strattera usually does not raise the BP any significant degree and neither does the pulse take a ...
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| ADD and Becoming a Surgeon | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Hey Dr.Levin, hope you are having a great day! I'm a 19 year old freshman at the University of ...
A: Firstly ADD if treatable as long as the dose of Concerta is titrated to an optimal dose using rating ...
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| Growth problem | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about my physical growth pattern. I am going to try to explain this problem as ...
A: Although all the stimulants used for ADD have an initial effect on growth it is short lived. There ...
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| add, coffee, alcohol and anxiety | 11/6/2008 |
Q: 43 and just figured out i,m adhd. its explained my mucked up life. have obsessively been reading ...
A: Stimulants work by strongly boosting the immature left brain's functions to a`higher level and ...
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| ADHD vs. bipolar disorder | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 29 year-old friend who was diagnosed with ADHD about 7 months ago - I was not surprised ...
A: There are too many factors to consider before reaching a conclusion in this case. I would need much ...
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| Strattera & tachycardia | 10/24/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago I ended up in the hospital for a few days because my heart was beating quite fast (> ...
A: Strattera and Wellbutrin do not have any long term serious side effects. Your cardiologist stopped ...
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| "Effects of not having your biological father present through preschool years." | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Something my mother finally confirmed at age 21, my father was not my biological father. I was ...
A: A very good question but I would need more information about the circumstances that brought about ...
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| Strattera & tachycardia | 10/16/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago I ended up in the hospital for a few days because my heart was beating quite fast (> ...
A: Firstly a search on the Internet would give you more than enough info on Strattera. Strattera is ...
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| 5 year old out of control | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter has recently been diagnosed with adhd, well what i would take as a diagnosis. she is not ...
A: As ADHD is serious neurological condition it needs to be diagnosed by a medical doctor who has ...
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| ADHD meds | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 10 years old and in the 5th grade. She was diagnosed combined type in K at age 5. ...
A: I have a major problem understanding why she needs an increase in medication as you describe. ...
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| Inattentive and OCD? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Our son is 12 years old and was diagnosed with OCD by a Pediatric Psychiatrist in January of this ...
A: It does not sound like ADD, it is ADD. Please do not confuse ADHD with ADD. ADD neglected will ...
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| Straterra/coffee | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years old and take Straterra for A.D.D. And Cymbalta for mild anxiety. I was told that with ...
A: If you do not have a cardiac condition there is no reason to avoid coffee as it helps ADD. However ...
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| 9 y/o with ADHD | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Good day. The one thing that got me to write to YOU specifically out of the other choices was the ...
A: Unfortunately without examining, I can only speculate. Your description suggests ADHD and the ...
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| Ritalin and high blood pressure treatment | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Levin, In an adult who is on Ritalin and has high blood pressure, is it OK to use beta blockers such ...
A: Firstly Ciba pharmaceuticals (now known as Novartis) marketed Serpacil many years ago to treat ...
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| Ritalin | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I'm 26, 1.80cm, 85Kg. I study math and computer science, and have trouble focusing, especially ...
A: all your questions make a lot of sense. However, I have a question? Why did your doctor not inform ...
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| ADHD Medication and side effects | 9/4/2008 |
Q: He first started on Metadate and then we switched over to Focalin. He is currently taking 20 mgs a ...
A: I can only discuss the situation in general terms as I have not examined your son. There are two ...
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| Sertraline for ADD? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Billy Levin, Since my highschool i never managed to watch one full class, i can only pay attetion ...
A: This is a very difficult question to answer as I have dual loyalties. One to the Psychiatrist who is ...
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| Adhd treatment without meds | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have 7yr old son with a neurological disorder with some symptomatology that fits with attention ...
A: Without the information I requested it would be impossible to advise you, even on alternatives. My ...
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| Ritalin Dosage | 8/28/2008 |
Q: ! I've been diagnosed with ADHD 3 months ago. Without any further instructions, the psychiatrists ...
A: What you have told me appears to be totally inconceivable. I have never in 30 years involved with ...
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| Adhd treatment without meds | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have 7yr old son with a neurological disorder with some symptomatology that fits with attention ...
A: You have a problem and I am no good to you if I pull punches. Thus I hope you will forgive me being ...
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| father son ADHD and possible dyslexia | 8/25/2008 |
Q: ..I am worried about my almost 6 year old(about to enter kindergarten). He has extremely poor ...
A: You have described, in great professional detail a condition that I am able to recognize without ...
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| ADD | 8/25/2008 |
Q: How do you know a child has ADD or if his behavior or lack of attention is a maturity thing? My ...
A: You have asked so much I could write a book in reply! I am assuming as you have asked me my opinion ...
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| How much RITALIN should i take ? | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Billy Levin, Since my highschool i never managed to watch one full class, i can only pay attetion ...
A: Firsty the dose of Ritalin depends on your response and has no relationship to age or weight. The ...
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| adhd / dyslexia/ stuttering | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Dr. Levin My son who is 13 was diagnosed by a child psychologist a few years ago with developmental ...
A: In my opinion you have been misinformed. Dyslexia and often stuttering are part of ADD/ADHD. You ...
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| inattentive ADD | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I am 35 year old female struggling nursing student. I am also a mother of two and have in the past ...
A: If you want me to advise you I will need to know what your problem is. Neither have you stated if ...
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| ADHD son | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Levin. My son has been taking Concerta since the 2nd grade as he is severely hyperactive. He is 13 ...
A: Firstly I hope you are not fiddling with your son's dosages but rather doing it under the ...
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| Our son has ADD | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Our son has ADD. He is 17. He was adopted. He had no problems until he turned age 15, which he then ...
A: This is an extremely difficult situation made more so by the ADD. Or is it ADHD? It could make a big ...
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| ADD | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Christine - case of 14-yr old son: -high-level competition soccer player -3 B's, 1 C recent grades ...
A: Without more details of his behaviour profile and rating scales to evaluate the effectiveness of his ...
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| ADHD step-child | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have a nine year old child who was diagnosed with the disease. Even through he was labeled with ...
A: Unfortunately I must agree with your wife. It is very obvious you do not appear to understand ADHD. ...
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| 18 year old son can't sleep | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Our 18 year old son has great trouble sleeping at night. He is very athletic, works out, wrestles ...
A: I assume if he had ADD then he still has it now. As you have not given exact details of doses and ...
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| medication non-responder | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I am an adult who was diagnosed a.d.h.d as a child but parents would not allow meds. At 15 I ...
A: You have hastily misunderstood my intention. My suggestion is if you do have ADHD there is a medical ...
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| ADHD and associated orders | 5/1/2008 |
Q: My son is 15 and a half he was diagnosed with mixed emotional/conduct disorder with opposional ...
A: Please forgive me but in 30 years working in this field I have NEVER seen one child with so many ...
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| medication non-responder | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am an adult who was diagnosed a.d.h.d as a child but parents would not allow meds. At 15 I ...
A: As difficult as it is to believe you I accept all you have told me and you have my sympathy. However ...
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| Could my son have add/adhd | 4/26/2008 |
Q: my four year old son has always been quite hyperactive but now its taking on a whole new dimension!! ...
A: Firstly ADHD is genetically inherited. Next it tends to vary a little in intensity at various`ages. ...
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| ref | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Good day, I dont know if i have ADD. I am 32 and find my self very absent minded. At work i misfile ...
A: From your description it certainly could be adult ADD. If your problem is severe enough to interfere ...
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| Diffusing an ADDer Outburst | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Dr. Levin, I am confident that my ex-husband has ADD and that it's untreated manifestation in his ...
A: There is no course of action to be taken until he has a neurological examination by a doctor who is ...
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| Do I have add? | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Well, I've always though I did because I'm very easily distracted I can be alone and still not be ...
A: From your description, even without examining you I would say yes, you do have ADD. The fact that ...
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| ADHD after puberty | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Levin. My son has been taking Concerta for his ADHD for about 5 years. I tried all the "all ...
A: Firstly it would be important to understand I can only make comment as I have not examined your son. ...
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| Need to find an Adult ADD Doc. | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help? I have been searching the web for about 1 hour and I have not found ONE link ...
A: I cannot give you an actual name of a person but it is very difficult indeed to understand why you ...
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| Add and Bipolar Meds Combination | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with Adult ADD and BipolarII. Previously my internist prescribed me Zoloft ...
A: With no disrespect intended, nothing could be worse in my opinion, than giving a sedative to an ADD ...
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| Add and Bipolar Meds Combination | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with Adult ADD and BipolarII. Previously my internist prescribed me Zoloft ...
A: I cannot advise you as I have not assessed your needs. However it is cetainly possible to make ...
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| Ritalin and Caffeine | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am an adult taking Ritalin LA. Several years ago, a psychiatrist, who treated a lot of children ...
A: Unfortunately, and I am sure many would agree with me, Caffeine and Ritalin are both Cerebral ...
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| Job Interviews and teen ADD | 3/7/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 17, bright and very outgoing. She has been trying to get a part time job lately and ...
A: Firstly, if she does have ADD, is she on treatment for the condition and is there any disablity ...
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| riddalin | 2/28/2008 |
Q: i have heard it causes weight loss too but i am already naturally thin, how long will it be until i ...
A: Unfortunately I will need more `information to be able to advise you. What type of tablet eg ...
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| lexapro and attention deficit disorder | 2/21/2008 |
Q: A.D.D has been going on for most of my life starting at the age of 5. But my mother at the time did ...
A: Lexapro is an antidepressant. Unfortunately it is not recognised as an effective treatment for ...
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| 3 year old toddler's ADHD | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old son from a previous marriage in which he lives with me and my x has him ...
A: I assume you mean Adderall XR(extended release)10mg. Most important punishment especially hidings ...
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| Help me! Sooo-oo tired after fighting sleep all night. AGAIN! | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I've just spent the whole of the night awake fighting and fighting and fighting sleep. Why do I do ...
A: Before anybody gives advice it makes sense to make a diagnosis first. Because there are so many ...
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| my son-17 tested three times can 't figure out | 2/13/2008 |
Q: my son is 17 he's been tested three times he's been at the top prep schools in the phila area. cant ...
A: With the information you have given me it would be impossible to make a diagnosis, only speculate. ...
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| add | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I believe I have add. I used to go to middle school, but dropped out in the 8th grade at 16. I am ...
A: As I do not practice in America it would be of more value to ask your family doctor or contact ...
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| son has ADHD | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have been looking and reading things I'm trying to find out about ADHD, on the Internet. My son in ...
A: Concerta 36mg will only work well if the dose is optimal. Rating scales are required on a monthly ...
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| add | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I just got diagnosed with add, and have been put on ritalin. I have been trying to accomplish ...
A: Please do not be offended. There is substantially more to treatment than just a few tablets. ...
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| concerta | 12/18/2007 |
Q: i am currently seeing a psychiatrist that is prescribing concerta (for ADHD) - he only does ...
A: Although any doctor can prescribe this medication I am of opinion that only doctors who have a ...
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| Help w/ adult son who is now a father! | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I desperately need advice. My son is 19 yo and a father of a beautiful 3 1/2 month old little girl ...
A: I feel very sorry for all of you,but as a doctor there is very little I can do for you. Perhaps the ...
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| Concerta | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Dr. Levin, My 11 year old daughter is on Concerta and it is a marvelous thing. I am just wishing ...
A: May I assume as you would value my opinion, it gives my the right to be frank about you and your ...
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| ADHD-son 7yrs | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Our son is 7, he was diagnosed with ADHD a year and a half ago. It runs in both sides of the ...
A: When I am sure your doctor is wrong it seem more prudent to say I do not agree than to blurt out he ...
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| ADHD-son 7yrs | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Our son is 7, he was diagnosed with ADHD a year and a half ago. It runs in both sides of the ...
A: I did warn you you might not like what I had to say! I disagree with your doctor. In 30 years and ...
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| ADHD-son 7yrs | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Our son is 7, he was diagnosed with ADHD a year and a half ago. It runs in both sides of the ...
A: ADHD is not a problamatical conditon and in the hands of an expert all should go well. However I see ...
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| son - special needs | 11/21/2007 |
Q: My nine year old son has been in special ed since age 2. He has a difficulty learning new things ...
A: I have no doubt whatsoever that a diagnosis could be made.Pervasive Developmental Delay (PDD) is a ...
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| son - special needs | 11/21/2007 |
Q: My nine year old son has been in special ed since age 2. He has a difficulty learning new things ...
A: Forgive me, but how can a child be placed in "Special education" without a formal diagnosis. What is ...
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| ADHD | 11/8/2007 |
Q: My son is 4 years old and currently goes for speech therapy once a week. But he also has ...
A: There is no point going to the doctor if you are afraid of the truth. It is even worse going for ...
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| I suspect a friend has ADD | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Billy Levin. I suspect a very dear friend of mine may have ADD. He is very disorganized, loses his ...
A: I have sent you a small section about DYSRATIONALE from my book, to be published shortly. I think ...
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| I suspect a friend has ADD | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Billy Levin. I suspect a very dear friend of mine may have ADD. He is very disorganized, loses his ...
A: It is very strange indeed that you should ask advice about a Psychiatrist. He should know or he is ...
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| Strattera for ADD | 9/27/2007 |
Q: My 48 year old husband was diagnosed with ADD 10 years ago. Neither of us like the idea of being on ...
A: Not all people with ADHD need medical treatment, but if severe enough, then unfortunately the ...
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| Strattera for ADD | 9/27/2007 |
Q: My 48 year old husband was diagnosed with ADD 10 years ago. Neither of us like the idea of being on ...
A: There is a major difference between better and "fine". Only on an optimal dose does one achieve the ...
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| ADD | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I have always been good at seeing things logically. I can fix things and put things together and am ...
A: Concerta comes in 18,27, 36, 54 and if required up to 72 mg. How does the doctór decide which to ...
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| ADD | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I have always been good at seeing things logically. I can fix things and put things together and am ...
A: You describe an untreated high I.Q ADD (not ADHD) who would certainly benfit from stimulant ...
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| Focalin safety | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with ADHD last spring.(he' s 10) . He takes 5mg of focalin XR Daily. ( just ...
A: As ADHD is not just a morning condition treatment should be given to cover at least 12 hours of the ...
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| ADD and testing | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I was diagnosed with ADD after my sophomore year in college. I have always had trouble ...
A: Firstly, knowing your IQ has no baring on ADD or ADHD as it is possible to have either of these ...
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| ADHD and work | 8/20/2007 |
Q: My son turned 17 a few weeks ago. He was diagnosed with ADHD in 3rd grade. He's been on several ...
A: If I may repeat myself, Adderall on its`own will probably not be enough with regard to duration and ...
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| ADHD and work | 8/20/2007 |
Q: My son turned 17 a few weeks ago. He was diagnosed with ADHD in 3rd grade. He's been on several ...
A: You have given me a very long description of ADHD. Everything you have said,suggests ADHD not being ...
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| Adult ADD symptoms without dx | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My 43 y.o. husband has been struggling with memory and focus/attention issues for the last 2 years, ...
A: Your description is very typical of ADHD. If the situation warrents it, it is possible to go onto a ...
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| Adult ADD symptoms without dx | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My 43 y.o. husband has been struggling with memory and focus/attention issues for the last 2 years, ...
A: "Have you seen this scenario before?" Yes of course, many times in over 22,000 assessments over a 30 ...
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| ADHD/five year old | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Levin, Please help. My son just turned 5. He has been on 18mg Concerta for about 6 months without ...
A: As Concerta comes in 18,36 and 54mg doses it is not possible to guess the right dose. The optimal ...
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| Adderall XR | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Dr. Billy Levin, I am 23 years old was just recentley put on Adderall XR, at 10 mg once a day. I am ...
A: Your doctor should have explained all to you. These are basic but important questions. Adderal XL 10 ...
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| Stimulant obsessed | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me why your answer to any ADHD query is pro-meds? Are you on commission? I am an adult ...
A: You do not know me or my qualifications, As such you have no right to insult me. I recieve no ...
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| treatment of ADHD & dyslexia | 7/1/2007 |
Q: My son is 8 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD by a clinical psychologist in Chennai, India. ...
A: Dyslexia is part of ADHD , not a separare condition. As ADHD is a medical condition it would seem ...
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| School Holidays | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My son who is 8 has been on concerta now for 4 months and his teacher and myself have seen a great ...
A: The answer is please do not stop medication in the hoiddays.I am surprised you ask this type of ...
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| whats happen to childs brain on concerta | 6/9/2007 |
Q: my daughter was born with learning disabilities and was a good student until grade 2. Her teacher ...
A: Unfortunately nothing you have told me makes any scientific medical sense. Psychologists cannot ...
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| ADD doctor? | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I have gone off of my medication in the past year. All seem to give me huge side effects and make ...
A: As I live in South Africa I cannot suggest anybody. However I do have a few things to comment on. ...
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| Adult ADD | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I have just started my first "real job" after graduating lawschool. I am having immese trouble ...
A: From what you so aptly describe, I have no doubt you suffer from adult ADHD. I would strongly advise ...
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| 9 year old ADHD and meds not working | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I do not know where to begin. My son was dx in Kindergarten with ADHD (very impulsive). Since then ...
A: Firstly if he has ADD, medication works if the diagnosis is correct and of course if medication is ...
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| side effects | 3/2/2007 |
Q: Is there any connections between ADHD and sleep disorders if you only have 4 ADHD symptomes and a ...
A: ADHD is like pregnancy, you either are or are not ADHD. The so called DSMiv has really no merrit! ...
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| How can I fix add without taking pills? | 2/16/2007 |
Q: Okay I was tested when I was about 8 years old it didn't show that I was add but now that i'm 18 I ...
A: If you suspect you have ADHD/ADD all I can suggest is you see an expert doctor who will examine you ...
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| ADD and caffeine | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I am wondering if a small morning dose of caffeine might help my 12-year-old daughter. She is a ...
A: "What do I think?" With 30 years experience and having treated over 20,000 cases`of ADHD, I am long ...
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| My son can talk | 1/22/2007 |
Q: May I ask if my son will grow as a normal child. Can you give as some advice on how to help him, ...
A: P.D.D. is a serious handicap for any child requiring many years of therapy, medication and ...
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| My son can talk | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 years old son. At first my husband and i think that he just having a delay speech. Until ...
A: Your description matches the Paediatrician,s diagnosis so there is no need to get another opinion. ...
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| Aspergers and ADD | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 yrs old and I was wondering if I could have add and aspergers syndrome also. I've been ...
A: If you had ADHD then, there is a very good possibility you still have it now. What you describe ...
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| Strattera and Depression | 12/19/2006 |
Q: My 17 year old son has been taking Strattera for about 6 months. Some of his recent writings were ...
A: ADHD patients may develope depression and Strattera may also cause it. A Hamilton rating scale will ...
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| ADHD meds and sleep problems | 11/18/2006 |
Q: My 6 year old son has been diagnosed with ADHD in August 2006 and was put on Concerta 54 mg. Before ...
A: Vicky, you put me in a difficult posision as I know what I want to say but it is difficult to say ...
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| ADD diagnosis. | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Levin, My question is in regards to getting diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Disorder. I am ...
A: Your personal doctor could diagnose and treat you if he/she has the knowledge and experience. A ...
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| Ritalin, Caffeine, and ADHD | 10/9/2006 |
Q: Does Ritalin or Caffeine affect those with ADHD different than those without it? I was diagnosed ...
A: Both Ritalin and Caffeine are brain Stimlants, the latter just a weak one. Thus they usually will ...
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| Are these medications too strong for him? | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I have a 7 year old boy that was recently diagnosed with A.D.H.D and has some kind of seizures, not ...
A: It is impossible for me to advise on dosages of these medications without examining the ...
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| ADD and stuttering | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Dr. Levin, In your answer ...
A: It is not quite as simple as you state. With ADHD the right brain's emotional talent gets the upper ...
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| Adult ADD | 9/28/2006 |
Q: My son has been diagnosed by 3 seperate doctors as having ADD. They suggest very likely to be ...
A: You have presented lots of interesting pieces of a gig-saw puzzel. Not all the pieces are there, but ...
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| ADHD-like symptoms | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I'm a 21-year-old college student and I have trouble concentrating and symptoms very much similar to ...
A: A problem is not a problem unless or until it causes a problem! If you have symptoms of ADD (not ...
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| Ritalin | 9/16/2006 |
Q: Dr Billy Levin, I have a question about Ritalin and long-term effects. Does it permanently alter ...
A: ADHD is an immaturity of the left hemisphere of the brain. We are born with a visual right brain ...
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| Strattera and Depression | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Dr Levin, I had a question on effects of Strattera, and how their chemical properties can vary so ...
A: Both Ritalin and Strattera are good products but each have their pros and cons. Ritalin appears more ...
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| zombie behavior | 9/8/2006 |
Q: It has helped but he just isn't the same boy. He just seems down and will not eat much at all. With ...
A: Concerta have various doses, 18mg,36mg,54mg and 72mg. As you have not stated the diagnosis I will ...
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| ABILIFY for my 12 years old | 9/2/2006 |
Q: My 12 years old is ADHD and Autism. My son was on Adderal for about two years. For three months he ...
A: I think I am going to ask more questions than give answers.If he was on Aderall what doses and how ...
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| migrains in children | 8/31/2006 |
Q: My 4 yo son was diagnosed with having migrains. He has been having headaches nonstop for the last 2 ...
A: Obviously, as I have not examined, I can only comment, not advise. I am not in favour of giving 4 ...
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| Adult ADD/ADHD | 8/23/2006 |
Q: My husband (55 yrs. old) was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD 5 1/2 years ago. We've been married 30 long, ...
A: If I may assume the original diagnosis was correct, then firstly is you husband on medication for ...
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| My 2.5 yr old on Ritalin? | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Levin, Thankyou so very much for your time. I truly appreciate it. My son is 2.5 yrs old and has ...
A: It is a little difficult to provide you with answers because of a special situation. Many doctors do ...
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| effective ADHD treatments | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I've been on numerous medications. Currently, I am on Concerta 72mg. I've been on stattera, ...
A: If I assume your diagnosis is correct, it is still possible the 72mg Concerta is too little. ...
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| Ritalin Side Effects | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Is it possible to lead me to documentation on the nexus between Ritalin therapy and vocal/phonic ...
A: That you do not believe you have Tourettes is of course your unprofessional opinion. If you wish to ...
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| Ritalin Side Effects | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Is it possible to lead me to documentation on the nexus between Ritalin therapy and vocal/phonic ...
A: Tourettes Syndrome may, as part of the condition have symptoms of vocal tics. Tourettes is often ...
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| ADHD IN ADULTS | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i have been recently put on addreall, along with the prozac,bp meds,I have a history of depression ...
A: I would love to help but I am confused about some of the the things you have said: "bp meds". Is ...
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| Questions to ask Dr about adhd? | 7/25/2006 |
Q: My 12 year old son was just diagnosed with adhd, I am meeting with his Dr on Friday, July 28, can ...
A: I hope your son is not placed on a small dose of Adderall. I hope he is placed on the correct dose, ...
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| Troubled by ritalin effects on my son | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I am troubled by the effects of ritalin on my son. 1. He becomes quiet, never sings or dances or ...
A: Ritalin correctly used has no long term side effects. An optimal dose is essential and should be ...
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| ADD or Bipolor? | 6/19/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 14, she has been told by a dr in C,F,C,S that she could have ADD, she has all the ...
A: It would be difficult to advise you as I have not examined her. All who have, suggest she might have ...
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| Neurobiofeedback and ADD | 6/14/2006 |
Q: My son has ADD Type 2 Dr Amen style. He is 7 years old, currently on ritalin LA, but still not ...
A: As you have not stated what dose or how it was evaluated, I cannot comment about how effective it ...
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| desperate reply | 5/24/2006 |
Q: AND THANKYOU FOR THE FAST RESPONSE. MY HUSBAND STOPPED TAKING RITALIN AFTER COLLEGE. WE STRUGGLED ...
A: Strattera is not very effetive on it's own. Concerta 18mg is a very small dose and will not work! If ...
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| desperate | 5/24/2006 |
Q: MY SON WAS DIAGNOSED WHEN HE WAS 4 1/2. NOW HE IS SIX. WE HAVE RECENTLY MOVED TO MEXICO. THERE ...
A: Yuo certainly have major problems . Success needs two parents who know not only about the medical ...
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| concerta | 5/23/2006 |
Q: my son is 8years old, he is currently on 90mg of concerta ( 54mg + 36mg )all the info i have read ...
A: As I have not examined him I can only comment ,not advise.The gold standard is ...
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| AD/HD meds and taking "breaks" | 5/19/2006 |
Q: My son recently turned 5 years old and has been taking AD/HD medication for almost a year. We ...
A: how do I answer you request factfully and at the same time ethically correct with regard to your ...
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| ADHD or Autism? | 5/15/2006 |
Q: My daughter is three and will be turning four in July. There are "things" in her life that are ...
A: Obviously without examining your child I can only comment on the facts you have presented. Almost ...
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| Childs ADHS learning difficulties | 5/15/2006 |
Q: My 13 year old son was first diagnosed with ADHD in first grade. He has been participating in the ...
A: I would be very reluctant to suggest to parents, who might not be professionals in this complicated ...
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| adhd | 5/12/2006 |
Q: We recently had our 10 year old tested at school for ADHD after years of her being "too talkative" ...
A: Firstly, an appology for the delay, but I was not aware of your request. ADHD is a medical, ...
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| Stuttering | 5/6/2006 |
Q: Properly, this question shouldn't be applicable to you, however your profile seems to be the only ...
A: If my field is ADHD and ADHD has to do with brain and if ADHD is an immaturity of left brain, which ...
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| Strettera | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I have been diognosed with add and adhd since childhood. It went untreated untill i was 22/23 i went ...
A: I am not sure you had headaches on the Strattera or when you went off it. However, with live ...
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| ADD and IQ tests | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I was wondering how much ADD could affect an IQ test. I was recently tested for a possible learning ...
A: An I.Q. test is very seldom if ever needed to assess and evaluate for ADHD. Auditory processing is ...
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| ADD | 3/10/2006 |
Q: My 13 year old grandson is on Adderall for his ADD. My son insists on only giving him his meds from ...
A: Itis extreemly cruel to only give this medication on schools days. The child has the condition 365 ...
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| General A.D.D. question(s) | 2/24/2006 |
Q: Unfortunately, I have not just 1 "specific" question. I am in the process of having my 6 year old ...
A: So many questions would need a book to reply! There is no process to evaluate. You walk into an ...
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| ADD and college | 2/16/2006 |
Q: I have a question on whether or not college for the ADD student can cause 'temporary' depression. ...
A: Non treatment or ineffective treatment could lead to depression if the person had ADHD/ADD. ...
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| Adult ADD | 6/21/2005 |
Q: Dr Billy, I'm 24, female, and don't think I had this problem in my youth or maybe i was just ...
A: What you describe so well can certainly fit in with adult ADHD. I would strongly advive you to see a ...
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| ADD | 6/17/2005 |
Q: How's it going? My name is Dan Kobialka. I am a student at Bridgewater State College in ...
A: You are not asking a question which is the purpose of the website ,but you are asking me to write a ...
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| ADD/ADHD | 6/7/2005 |
Q: My husband was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD when he was 49 years old. He is 53 now. All these years ...
A: If he does have ADHD, Welbutrin is not an effective treatment in my opinion. Temper outbursts are ...
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| ADD/ADHD | 6/4/2005 |
Q: My husband was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD when he was 49 years old. He is 53 now. All these years ...
A: Both conditions,Alzheimers and ADHD, tend to have a hereditary element but are not connected. ...
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| Does my 8 yr old son need weekend drug holidays from his Concerta? | 5/20/2005 |
Q: My ex partner has had our 8 yr old son diagnosed with ADHD and placed on Concerta. This diagnosis ...
A: You pose many questions. I will try to answer briefly.In a divorce, the parents'should not fight ...
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| Adult ADD | 5/5/2005 |
Q: I believe that I have Adult ADD. How would I go about getting tested for this disorder and seeking ...
A: AS ADD and ADHD are medical neurological conditions, if you suspect you have either, you will have ...
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| adult ADHD | 3/24/2005 |
Q: Which of the stimulant medications do you find most effective for an adult diagnosed with severe ...
A: All the stimulants including Aderall usually work very well and no real difference between child and ...
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| qeeg testing for adhd | 3/12/2005 |
Q: A 7 year old boy with some reading difficultlies administered qeeg - theta-beta ratio 6.33 with ...
A: From a diagnostic point of view when evaluating a reading problem an EEG has no value.Why was it ...
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| ritilin | 2/24/2005 |
Q: I have some questions about two of my kids that are on ritilin. First, has it been found in studies ...
A: ADHD patients do better with sympathetic expert individual tutering, however this is not always ...
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| ADHD/ODD | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I have 4 sons, 1 of which has been diagnosed 4 years ago as ADHD/ODD. He is on Concerta and Lexapro ...
A: As I have not examined your son I can only comment and not treat! Putting a child onto a stimulant ...
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| treatment | 12/18/2004 |
Q: I'm a sophomore in college and I think I have ADHD. I took some online test and always score in the ...
A: If you suspect you might have ADHD, see a doctor who is an expert in ADHD.The treatment in adults is ...
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| straterra and effectiveness in treatment for add | 11/15/2004 |
Q: my son is 19 years of age, he was taking ritalin years ago, he hated it, but it did work, then he ...
A: If you son did well on medication ,he should be encouraged to taske it regularly. It is safe ,is not ...
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| Is it ADD? | 11/14/2004 |
Q: I'm an 18 woman and have for the past couple of years suspected that I may have ADD. All through my ...
A: From what you describe ,I am sure you have ADHD. It is possible to have it and sometimes it only ...
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| ljgd@sympatico.ca | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I understand you can not make a diagnosis but I wanted to ask a simple question so I can do a bit of ...
A: There are no conditions that can "mock" ADHD. When an expert examines a child and completes hie ...
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| question | 11/9/2004 |
Q: My name is Caitlin. I'm a sophomore in college. I've never been diagnosed with ADD, but people have ...
A: When somebody has ADHD in a mild form and is motivated and has a high I.Q., it is possible to get by ...
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| ADD at 41? | 11/2/2004 |
Q: Is it possible to develope ADD at 41,when there is no history of it as a child? Also,does OCD just ...
A: I did answer your question but somehow it never went thgrough. The answer is YES. It is possible to ...
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| ADD and Metal Toxicity | 10/19/2004 |
Q: I recently had my 13 year old son's hair tested for heavy metals. He did have some traces of Lead, ...
A: It is sometimes so difficult to hold back and only say what is polite and acceptable.For the sake of ...
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| ADD/ADHD | 7/28/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew if ADD/ADHD happens more with african american kids or caucasion kids?
A: As ADHD is essentially either a right brain doing too much or a left doing to little (or degrees of ...
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| A.D.D. | 7/26/2004 |
Q: DR. Levin, thanks for taking my question. i'd like to find out if i have Attention Deficit ...
A: Is is very simple. If you think you might have ADD, see your usual medical practitioner and ask his ...
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| Bipolar or ADD | 7/23/2004 |
Q: I have bipolar disorder. I have a 9 year old daughter who is showing symptoms of ADD. I have been ...
A: It is strange to say you are beginning to diagnose??? In my practice a parent makes an appointment ...
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| add | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Could you tell me about effective alternative ADD treatments and alternative medications to ritilan. ...
A: To the question "alternative" , there are no very effective alternatives and most experts still ...
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| ADD Medications | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with adult add and my doctor perscribed ritalin xr 20 ml and at first I was ...
A: As much as I would like to help, nothing you have said makes any sense! firstly there is no ...
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| Drugs for A.D.D | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I heard there is a new drug available to treat ADD but I can't remember what it was called. ...
A: Unfortunaytely I cannot comment without a name of the product. There are a number of new products ...
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| is this a symtom of add? | 5/25/2004 |
Q: I have an 8 year old going to 2nd grade. He has seen a neruologist. She said he may be add, and have ...
A: I certainly can give you advice,however I am not sure you or the doctor will like what I have to ...
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| ADD & Celiac Disease | 5/20/2004 |
Q: Do you know of any links between ADD & celiac disease? I am a 36 yr-old male who has been formally ...
A: As far as I am aware (I have no knowledge that) there is no relationship between Coelic's disease ...
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| ADD | 5/4/2004 |
Q: My seven year old son was in the last month finally diagnosed as having ADD I have suspected it ...
A: On correct medication he will be more teachable, help him to catch up by doing extra work with him ...
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| ADD testing | 4/5/2004 |
Q: Levin, Is there a test more conclusive than the ADD questionnaire for diagnosing the condition? ...
A: I certainly hope so! Apart from a questionnaire, there are rating scales completed by parents and ...
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| ADD/ADHD | 3/11/2004 |
Q: My name is Jordan, and I'm writing an in depth for my journalism class on ADD's effects on children ...
A: What you request would require a book of information .I am not sure if this is the place for it. ...
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| Strattera vs. Wellbutrine | 3/1/2004 |
Q: Levin: I am an adult recently diagnosed with A.D.D. innatentive type. Recently I have come accross ...
A: Firstly ,very few patients react badly to the stimulants unless they have been used incorrectly.How ...
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| Aderall | 2/15/2004 |
Q: I"m 21 and I've been on one form of ADD med. for about 8 years now. I've taken aderall most of the ...
A: As I have not personally examined you ,I can only pass comment from afar. Firstly it is not wise for ...
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| adhd and driving | 2/6/2004 |
Q: Levin, I am a freelance writer preparing an article on "Teaching Teenagers with ADHD to Drive ...
A: you are asking for a book ,not a simple answer to a problem. If you intend writning an article do ...
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| ADHD Medication | 2/4/2004 |
Q: my name is Donald Trahan. I am a 25 year old student diagnosed with ADHD. I am presently seeing a ...
A: You are right,I feel your doctor might be wrong. An ADHD patient needs medicationn to carry him ...
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| ritalin and high blood pressure | 1/28/2004 |
Q: Dr. Levin, I saw an old posting of yours from 2001 where you asserted that Ritalin has no long-term ...
A: It is very important to understand the scientific "jargon" and interpret it correctly. Ritalin may ...
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| ADD / Depression Male 31? | 1/19/2004 |
Q: I just read the posting above and have a very similar question. This turned out much longer than I ...
A: From what you have described I feel you could have ADHD, it is genetic and it not too late to see an ...
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