Last week we considered fourth grader Josh who was given Concerta for his ADD. This resulted in improved academics and overall well being. However, the parents were very disturbed with his sleep deprivation. The medication Melatonin was being considered by his physician.   Another area where Melatonin has shown promise is in the patient with […]

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Fourth-grader Josh was diagnosed with ADD after a lengthy work-up and evaluation.   He had been struggling in school and homework was a nightmare for both he and his parents. After the diagnosis was confirmed, I put him on a long acting stimulant medication, Concerta, which is a form of Ritalin. The results were dramatic. […]

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