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Asking for Other, Female, 6 years old, Attock

My daughter is diagnosed with ADHD on basis of hyperactivity n not going well in school.doesn't sit in class.her behavior is better with theuseof ritalin.but i hv heard that ritalin stops brain development.i hv confusion regarding ths.is it a point to worry about or just a myth?

Neurologist in Islamabad - Dr. Farheen Niazi

Dr. Farheen Niazi - Neurologist

MBBS, FCPS (Neurology), MRCP (UK) | Islamabad

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Ritalin is methylphenidate which is brain stimulant. It does not stop growth of brain but it has some problems like that of addiction and withdrawal symptoms if stopped quickly, please follow the advice of your child neurologist in using this medication.

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Can you suggest peads neurologist in islamabad or surrounding to diagnose ASD in 2 to 3 years old?

4 years ago

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Dear

This issue better address by
Child psychiatrist

Neurologist in Quetta - Prof. Dr. Noor Ahmed Khosa

Prof. Dr. Noor Ahmed Khosa - Neurologist

MBBS, FCPS | Quetta

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No. Absolutely wrong. Ritalin doesn't stop the Brain development.

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i am shafaqat ali, i used ritalin and found very effective in my brain alert for doing well.
i bought this medicine from karachi. now i m in faisalabad. from where ritalin available. pls advise

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i am shafaqat ali, i used ritalin and found very effective in my brain alert for doing well.
i bought this medicine from karachi. now i m in faisalabad. from where ritalin available. pls advise

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