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i heard that focalin and other add prescription medications break down to formaldyhyde?

marg
10/09/08

i have a friend who has been an advocate for children with add and adhd not taking medication due to the med breaking down to the compound of formaldyhyde. i would like to find out the facts about this. thanks, marg

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