Stimulant for ADHD:

Ritalin might stunt growth

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Vincent J. Tamuzza, MD

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Recent research has shown that children who take Ritalin, a stimulant medication for ADHD, are shorter and lighter than other children. Are the benefits worth the risks? Talk to your child's doctor.
Vincent J. Tamuzza, MD

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