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Hi My 15 Year Old Son Has Add

Updated March 8, 2012
Mango Says:
Tue, March 6, 2012

My son is 15 and has ADD,the Dr put him on 36grm of Cocerta,It did not work.Now the Dr wants to try him on Intuniv. My Son has ADD he is Not Hyper,how will this Med help him.

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Verwon Says:
Thu, March 8, 2012

Generally, ADD and ADHD are considered the same disorder and are treated with the same types of medications.

If you read the monograph on Concerta, you will see it listed as being used for ADHD:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Concerta/­

Just like Intuniv is:

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Intuniv/­

Have you discussed your concerns with his doctor?

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