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If your pediatrician or psychiatrist
recommends medication for your child the following are some helpful questions to
ask to educate yourself and to begin a good conversation with your physician.
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Is the drug approved by the Food
and Drug Administration, and for what conditions is it approved?
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Is it approved for use by
children?
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What are the short- and long-term
benefits and risks of the drug?
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Are there any interactions this
drug has with other medicines?
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How long will my child need to be
on the drug?
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Are there any side effects I
should be looking for to report back to the doctor?
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