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Posted On : 02 Feb 2025

In ADHD for how long should we prescribe medicines?

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Abdalla Almatbagi

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18 months

5 Days ago

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AMIN KABA

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Depends on the progress. But 3 months minimum

7 Days ago

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Tayseer Mohammed

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For 3 months

8 Days ago

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El79 (El79)

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There is no fix duration of ADHD medication, depending on the severity of ADHD symptoms

8 Days ago

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DrAhemad Pothiawala

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Childhood ADHD: Many children require treatment for several years, with regular reassessments.

Adolescence: Some children outgrow symptoms, while others need continued treatment.

Adulthood: About 30-60% of children with ADHD continue to have symptoms into adulthood and may need long-term treatment.

8 Days ago

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Since ADHD is a chronic problem and can even persist in adulthood, medicines are needed for a long time. If the child begins taking a medication at the start of the school year, then they are generally going to be committed to working with that medication for the rest of the school year. A child’s situation may improve to where other interventions and accommodations kick in and the child can function pretty well without the medication.

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