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My ADHD medication
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ( INSPIRAL) 10mg {at night}
Escitalopram ( Escinat) 15 {at night}
Quetiapine Fumarate ( QUETIGRESS) 25 {at night}
ZOLCALM 10 MG {at night}
Cholecalciferol Oral Solution ( TRAVECAL- D3)[60,000 IU, once a week (on Wednesday)]
Is this what is given to a normal adhd person?
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Prescription depends on the specific patient profile.
Your's will need proper evaluation and the rationale behind the prescription needs to be understood
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This combination of medications in a 17-year-old female appears unusually heavy and suggests treatment for more than just ADHD. While Methylphenidate is standard for ADHD, the addition of:
Escitalopram (SSRI) — for depression/anxiety
Quetiapine (low dose) — possibly for mood instability, irritability, or sleep
Zolpidem (Zolcalm) — a hypnotic, not typically used in teens
High-dose vitamin D (cholecalciferol) — usually given in documented deficiency
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1. Re-evaluate the diagnosis and current treatment with a qualified child and adolescent psychiatrist.
2. Ensure regular monitoring of sedation, cognition, and mood, especially with combined use of escitalopram, quetiapine, and zolpidem.
3. Psychological therapy (CBT, DBT skills) should be integrated if not already—medication alone may not be ideal.
4. Discuss the possibility of tapering unnecessary medications, if clinically safe and indicated.
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Polypharmacy in adolescents must be approached cautiously; sleep aids like zolpidem are off-label and not first-line.
Encourage parents/guardians to stay informed and involved in monitoring behavioral and emotional responses.
Consider neurodevelopmental re-assessment if symptoms seem disproportionate to ADHD.
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Based on the information provided, you are on many medications at the age of 17 years. May be you have comorbidities along with ADHD but you have to practice therapy techniques along with medications, so that we can decrease the dosage of medications. Because in longterm, you can't take these many medications for many years.
You need proper evaluation and appropriate treatment
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Please consult Psychiatrist or online
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Follow relaxation techniques like deep breathing, yoga or meditation
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Methylphenidate should be in Morning or afternoon
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Consult immediately
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Based on your prescription It sounds like you may be suffering from comorbidities along with adhd which is fairly common amongst patients diagnosed with adhd. Each prescription is based on individuals history and clinician judgement. However, this query should be discussed and addressed during the process of prescribing initially as a best practice.
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follow up with consulting psychiatrist or take second opinion
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avoid changes to prescription without supervision
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You have mentioned in detail regarding your medications, dose, For ADHD Methylphenidate given, remaining medications are for low mood, sleep disturbances. Treatment is right if prescribed by a doctor, don't bother , further these medications will be tapered as per your symptoms profile & improvement
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follow as per your specialist doctor
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follow sleep hygiene, DBR with medication
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If a person has adhd and comorbid conditions like anxiety, depression or insomnia these can be given. No issues
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Dr. Shailaja Bandla
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19 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for suggestions
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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17 yrs exp
Rewa
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