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Popular ADHD Drug Safe And Effective For Pre schoolers But Monitor Youngsters Closely For Side Effects Researchers Caution

A new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and five other medical centers concludes that carefully measured, low doses of methylphenidate (Ritalin) are safe and effective for attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschoolers. Investigators warn, however, that 3- to 5-year-olds appear more sensitive to the drug's side effects, which include irritability, insomnia and weight loss, than are older children with ADHD and require closer monitoring. [click link for full article]

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/adhd/

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