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Axepta 10mg 1-1-0
My son diagnosed with ADHD in October 2019 after neurologist and psychiatrist consultation and was given axepta 10 mg 1-1-0 daily for 6 months + evening 5 ML IQU plus syrup and now April 2020 doctors asked to extend another 6 months but his ADHD symptoms improved a lot during Nov 2019 itself And doing pretty well in maths, karate and overall concentration. Both Doctors saying let’s continue same medication for few more years, I’m worried about prolonged axepta usage as he improved a lot Immediately and not to stop medication until he confirms when to stop, he’s taking daily.
1)As of now no side effects, but Any known side effects would occur prolonged usage for few years ?
2)Will ADHD return after doctors stop Medication after 13-15 years of age?
3)Can I go for second opinion?
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No side effects on prolonged use occur
Generally ADHD symptoms remit after 12-13 years of age so majority of children would not require medicines in adulthood
Second opinion is your choice you can go for it if you choose to but the current treatment seems to achieving it's goals with no side effects.
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Continue the present treatment and follow up with your doctor as advised
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ADHD medications are continued for long ( say few years) even after patient has responded well and is better.At doses you mentioned it's very unlikely to have any side effects.As child reaches adolescence about 50% of them will have will have sustained improvement and may not need medications as time passes.
You can seek a second opinion.
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Around 40-50% Children diagnosed with ADHD continue to show symptoms into adulthood. Sometimes the symptoms change form and may not be easily appreciated.
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Ms. Sangeeta Pattanaik
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
ADHD can be Treated and can be in Control if treatment and Counseling skills are intervened at the early phase of life.
ADHD leads to Behavioural issues and Identity Crisis in a Child and an adult. Which May inpact their personal life and relationship issues.
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If You Need you may consult any Psychologist/Psychotherapist and Be free from the challenges. I have personally treated Many ADHD cases.
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Dr. Rahul Kansal
Neuropsychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Jaipur
✓ ADHD symptoms are most severe till 18 years of age. After that many children have lessening of their ADHD.
✓ It can go into Adulthood but treatment can still be useful to him.
✓ Axepta at 20 mg per day is a very nominal dose. Do not fear side effects if Medicine has been well tolerated.
✓ Non treatment of ADHD can lead to higher chances of aggressive behaviour in future. It also increases chances of anti-social behaviour and drug Addiction. So treatment prevents these behavior problems from developing along with controlling attention problems.
✓ Second opinion can be taken online on practo for the detailed Evaluation and Formal assessment.
✓ Meanwhile read below information about ADHD to make you aware about the issues in short.
ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that starts before 12 years of age.
ADHD symptoms must begin before 12 years of age for you to have it. Symptoms include attention deficit, irritability and motor hyperactivity.
3 different Sub-types of ADHD are
A) Inattentive type
B) Hyperactive type
C) Mixed Type
It was also known as Minimal Brain disease at one time as CT/MRI did not reveal major changes in the structure of brain. But fMRI and PET Scans show widespread affliction of your Prefrontal Cortex important for attention, executive and emotional control. It is a medical disorder and many medicines are available to treat this condition. Counselling is also helpful for people who suffer from ADHD. Many a times we require awareness of ADHD among teachers and School administration as the child with ADHD requires special teaching aids to do well in studies. ADHD children because of hyperactivity are many times considered as undisciplined and notorious students. But teachers and parents may be unaware that the Child has infact a less known illness called as ADHD.
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DR RAHUL KANSAL
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Address : KANSAL HOSPITAL
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120/238, Sector 12, Aggarwal Farm, Mansarovar, Jaipur - 302020
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