Hives that are caused by an allergic reaction can sometimes be an early sign that your baby is about to have a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis. Symptoms can come on very quickly and can be fatal.
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Long-Term Effects of Ritalin on Growth. Ritalin is known to exhibit mild inhibitory effects on growth, with the result that children taking the medication are on average slightly smaller than their non-medicated counterparts.he effects of Ritalin on growth appear to be dose-dependent, with doses less than 20mg per day having no growth-suppressing effect. However, growth suppression does represent a common long-term side effect of Ritalin use, and should therefore be considered when making a decision regarding management of ADHD.