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Attention deficit hyperactive disorder is a condition where there is difficulty in having attention and causes hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Insufficient brain development, trauma to the brain, genetics, etc., causes attention deficit hyperactive disorder. Treatments include behavioral therapy, medications, etc.

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My son, who has ADHD, has high urea levels. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My son is 5 years old and has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). He is taking Methylphenidate and some supplements. Recently, he underwent a blood test as advised by the child psychiatrist. Everything is normal, but his blood urea level came in at 44 mg/dL, while his creat...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.A slightly elevated blood urea level may not necessarily indicate a problem, as it can be influenced by various factors. A creatinine level within the normal range is a positive sign. Do not worry too much if your child is active and doing well.Thank you.  Read Full »

I am taking Vyvnase during my pregnancy. Is it safe?

Query: Hi doctor, Is it safe to continue taking 30mg of Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) during pregnancy? I was diagnosed about two months ago and have been using the prescription since then. I am uncertain whether I should continue taking it or dis...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some studies have suggested a potential association betw...  Read Full »

What are the side effects of taking Adderall?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co...  Read Full »

My niece struggles with staying focused and exhibits impulsive behavior. Is it ADHD?

Query: Hello doctor,My 5-year-old niece is displaying certain behaviors that lead us to suspect she might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She often struggles with staying focused, seems easily distracted, and exhibits impulsive behavior. I am concerned about her well-being and would l...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajdeep Haribhai Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, you are right; the child has some features of ADHD. ADHD consists of a constellation of signs and symptoms and varies individually as well. Behavioral psychotherapy, often used in conjunction with an effective ...  Read Full »

My son is 3 years old and I am scared that he has ADHD. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My son is 3 years old and is going to nursery school. I am scared that he has ADHD. He needs to pay attention to most of the instructions. He behaves normally, but when asked to color or repeat rhymes or songs, he does not listen. But he knows all the alphabets and numbers. I am worried a...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your child's symptoms of poor attention and behavioral abnormalities, I suspect ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Please give him the following and take him to see a physical therapist. I suggest you take 5 mg or 5 ml...  Read Full »

I am facing anxiety issues. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a lot of anxiety. I sometimes cancel meetings because I do not feel adequately prepared. I am overwhelmed by noise and colors and thus prefer not to travel too far. Specifically, I avoid cities and crowded places. I feel disturbed not just by people, but also by perfumes, loud ch...  Read Full »


Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Based on the symptoms you mentioned, it seems you may be experiencing anxiety primarily. We need to evaluate in detail. First of all, please tell me how long you have been experiencing this problem. Was there any association with stress and ten...  Read Full »

I am worried about my 12-year-old child with ADHD. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have noticed signs of distress in my 12-year-old child, and I am worried about the possibility of ADHD. I am very much depressed, and it has become increasingly challenging to provide the support and care my child needs. I want advice on treatment options for my child dealing with ADHD a...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query and concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your problem and concern about your child. You must give her medication to deal with her ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) if she is diagnosed by a clinical ...  Read Full »

I take Vyvanse for ADHD, but it has no effect and worsening my productivity. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I take Vyvanse 60 mg once per day for adult ADHD inattentive type. I have to take it every day or I cannot function at work. Vyvanse has pretty much no effect on me though. I might lose my job. If I took a week off of Vyvanse, would it reset my tolerance? Because I might be able to req...  Read Full »


Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to know if you are using any other substance of abuse like alcohol or tobacco. Also, I would like to know your symptomatology. Dexamphetamine has been an efficient medicine so far for ADHD (attention defic...  Read Full »

I want to know if Wellbutrin will help my ADHD. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently taking Wellbutrin for ADHD and I feel like it is not helping me as much. I am feeling depressed. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you continue taking Wellbutrin (Bupropion). I suggest you start taking Sertraline. Initially, with Sertraline, anxiety may occur but you need to stick to Sertraline for better results. Start physical exercise on a daily basis. Av...  Read Full »

Are my symptoms related to autism or bipolar disorder?

Query: Hello doctor, I am waiting for an assessment of autism spectrum disorder. In the past few years, I have been misdiagnosed with bipolar, and my current diagnosis is borderline personality disorder. But, I am not sure what is going on really. I am 100 % confident that I am ASD, as it covers my "base p...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not appear to be related to autism spectrum disorder. It goes more in favor of bipolar disorder with a current episode of mania. A personality disorder can also be there. The differential diagnoses are Bipolar disorder, emotionally unstable personality disord...  Read Full »

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