Archive for August, 2006
ADHD Medication: Safety and Warnings
Posted by: | CommentsIn the past 1 1/2 years, there has been a lot of news about the safety of medications for ADHD/ADD. While this has led to many people being very concerned about using medication for ADHD, I hope that it is also reassuring – i.e. the fact that active ongoing monitoring of medication is going on should reassure people taking the medication.
Modafinil for ADHD: FDA has serious concerns
Posted by: | CommentsModafinil is a medication which is approved for treating sleep disorders in adults – such as narcolepsy. This medicine stimulates alertness, and was found to improve functioning of the frontal lobe of the brain, and it did so in a different way than the standard stimulants, i.e. methylphenidate (Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin) or amphetamines (Dexedrine, Adderall, Adderall XR).
Daytrana: The ‘Ritalin Patch’
Posted by: | CommentsSometimes children who require medication for ADHD are not able to swallow the pills. There are a few medicines available which can be sprinkled – such as Adderall XR, and Dexedrine Spansules. (This means that the capsule can be openned and the contents sprinkled into a spoonful of apple sauce or something like it – check with your pharmacist).
‘So you think you can dance’ and parenting for ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsParenting a child with ADHD can be a very challenging task. The ‘natural intuitive’ parenting that most people use often just doesn’t work. The parenting of a child with ADHD needs to be informed by behavioral principles and strategies. It can take a lot of self learning, groups or therapy to develop the skills necessary to effectively parent an ADHD child. Sometimes, it can feel overwhelming to figure out how to improve your child’s behavior.
Summer Camp for ADHD Kids
Posted by: | CommentsSummer camp for kids can be a lot of fun, and can lead to great skill development, as well as social development.
However, for kids with ADHD, it can lead to frustration, behavioral problems, and social difficulties.
How long does Strattera work for?
Posted by: | CommentsAs one of the newest medicines out for ADHD, there is the shortest long term track record for Strattera, compared to the other medications.
One question which people often ask is: “How long the benefits of Strattera last for?”
How does Strattera Work?
Posted by: | CommentsI have recently started posting to this blog. I have really appreciated the great response to it, and I am watching the comments to find questions which may be worth answering on the blog. As my subscribers know, I have a database of thousands of questions on ADHD, and I will use these as well to draw for content. To become a subscriber, please go to: The ADHD Doctor.
ADHD Medication: Is it overprescribed?
Posted by: | CommentsADHD and ADD are conditions which have been shown to be quite responsive to medication, including stimulants (methylphenidate, ritalin, concerta, metadate CD, Adderall or Dexedrine) and non-stimulants (atomoxetine or Strattera).
