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Is it probable that I'll grow any taller?

Hello. I am a 17 year old male as of march. I was wondering if my chances of growing taller are still possible? My dad is 6'1. His dad was also 6'1. my mom is 5'2 and her mom is 4 something. I am currently 5'8. I remember the first time I saw that I was 5'8 was freshman year of highschool and I was 14 turning 15. I still have not grown significantly since then. If anything maybe a couple centimeters. I took ADHD meds sophomore year which reduced my appetite and I took the pills for about 2 months just incase that has anything to do with stunted growth. My dad told me he was about 6'1 sometime around senior year so in other words, reached his maximum height during his last year of high school. I'm only 5'8 entering senior year and school still hasnt started quite yet. I have big feet and big hands that are out of proportion from my arms and legs because of how big they are and im pretty skronny and skinny but very muscular. Have I hit my main growth spurt yet and will I grow to be as tall as my dad possibly by the end of senior year?
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1711789 tn?1361308007
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Hi there!

The height of a person is mostly dependent on ones genes and a few environmental factors. The average height of boys can be calculated by (Father's Height + Mother's Height + 13) / 2) cm. Hence you still have potential for growth. Also boys can grow in height upto 22-25 years of age.
Hope this information helps.

Take care!
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Oh and 1 more additional detail, I weigh only 133 and my dad played football and he weighed around 200 something
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