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I've been in the military for a while and my son was diagnosed with ADHD in January and put on Concerta. He's always been heavy 56" and 100 pounds. The meds have messed up his appetite and he lost 33% of his body weight in 6 months.
The medication has been reduced but I'm concerned that his physician did nothing about this for 6 months! Should I be concerned?
Dear friend,
I am sorry but the data you have supplied is not sufficient for me to be able to interpret much. You should read the side-effects of Concerta and see if they have described weight loss as one of the side effects. If so, then the drug may be causing it. Speak to the pediatrician about the same.
-drtaher
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Dr. Taher Kagalwala
Expertise
I come from India, practising since 23 years. Specially interested in infections, asthma, neonatology and parenting. I have authored a book on Parenting.It is called "Child Care: From Birth to Eighteen". It is available all over India. Feel free to contact me on drtaher@gmail.com. I have my professional site at Blogspot. Here, you can read good advice and also seek a professional online consultation for a small fee. Do check out http://drtaherforkids.blogspot.com.
Experience
Qualified Pediatrician practising since 23 years.
Visiting major hospitals such as Saifee Hospital and Masina Hospital in Mumbai, India.
Organizations
Indian Academy of Pediatrics, life member.
Mumbai Branch of the I.A.P., life member.
Genetics Chapter of the I.A.P.
Publications
Indian Pediatrics, Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Toxicology Abstracts.
Education/Credentials
M.D., D.C.H.
Awards and Honors
Gold Medallist in D.C.H., April, 1985
Highest aggregate marks in University of Mumbai, for M.D. ( Pediatrics ), October 1986.
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