i know a young male child age9 on ridlin for 2 weeks and lost 15 pounds also very thin dark circles plus very white and could you explain the long term effects of this drug. thank- you
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It was previously thought that Ritalin had only short-term effects and that the changes that occurred in the brain due to its use were not permanent but only lasted during the treatment. However, new studying and trials are being conducted on the topic of long-term Ritalin effects because it was suspected that the changes were that occurred in the brain cells’ structure and their function were permanent.
As far as I know, no definite answers have been given but I am no doc and not active in that line of work, so I can’t say for sure.
As for the side effects especially decreased appetite, I must say that it is very common but that it usually goes away in a few weeks or months. If it doesn’t, this side effect may be treated by changing doses or taking additional efforts to gaining weight.
Many side effects could be treated and the drug shouldn’t be discontinued if the side effects could be over-came.
As far as I know, no definite answers have been given but I am no doc and not active in that line of work, so I can’t say for sure.
As for the side effects especially decreased appetite, I must say that it is very common but that it usually goes away in a few weeks or months. If it doesn’t, this side effect may be treated by changing doses or taking additional efforts to gaining weight.
Many side effects could be treated and the drug shouldn’t be discontinued if the side effects could be over-came.
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