Comments on: Biphentin: The Newest ADD/ADHD Medication in Canada http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/ A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:12:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Christina http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-164119 Christina Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:59:47 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-164119 Forgot to mention "there is a possibilty" not "this" and in the previous years he seemed to be well controlled by Biphentin Forgot to mention “there is a possibilty” not “this” and in the previous years he seemed to be well controlled by Biphentin

]]> By: Christina http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-164117 Christina Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:58:16 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-164117 I have a 7.5yr old son whose been on increasing doses of Biphentin since he was just over 4yrs old (currently taking 20mg/day). (This is a possibility of Asperger's and we are currently waiting for ADOS testing) Over the past year we have noticed a HUGE increase in his dietary intake (never had a problem with nto eating) to the point of eating more then my husband of teenage son. He's now started loosing weight and just can't seem to eat enough. Now we've also noted for the past month that he's getting increasingly aggressive/agitated at school and home. We've done the usual bloodwork and other then a slightly elevated TSH (did not check glucose) all labs were normal. Could these symptoms be side effects of meds or should I be looking for something else. His pediatrician won't see him before May despite me calling with these concerns. He's fallen off his growth chart (only in the 3rd% now) and I'm worried about his aggression. Thanks I have a 7.5yr old son whose been on increasing doses of Biphentin since he was just over 4yrs old (currently taking 20mg/day). (This is a possibility of Asperger’s and we are currently waiting for ADOS testing)
Over the past year we have noticed a HUGE increase in his dietary intake (never had a problem with nto eating) to the point of eating more then my husband of teenage son. He’s now started loosing weight and just can’t seem to eat enough. Now we’ve also noted for the past month that he’s getting increasingly aggressive/agitated at school and home. We’ve done the usual bloodwork and other then a slightly elevated TSH (did not check glucose) all labs were normal. Could these symptoms be side effects of meds or should I be looking for something else. His pediatrician won’t see him before May despite me calling with these concerns. He’s fallen off his growth chart (only in the 3rd% now) and I’m worried about his aggression. Thanks

]]> By: M's mom http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-162157 M's mom Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:55:58 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-162157 Hi there, My adoptive son is 5 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD. Both his biological parents also had a history of ADHD so we are thinking genetics have played an important role with my son. This past week he started his first medication which is Biphentin and is on 10 mg per day. Prior to starting the medication he was a very loving child and was never agressive. After starting the medication he was a totally different child but it seems for the worst. He has become aggressive with me and his peers at school. I have called the doctor but she is not in today. I am wondering if it would be harmful to stop the medication while I am waiting to hear back from her? Hi there,

My adoptive son is 5 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD. Both his biological parents also had a history of ADHD so we are thinking genetics have played an important role with my son. This past week he started his first medication which is Biphentin and is on 10 mg per day. Prior to starting the medication he was a very loving child and was never agressive. After starting the medication he was a totally different child but it seems for the worst. He has become aggressive with me and his peers at school. I have called the doctor but she is not in today. I am wondering if it would be harmful to stop the medication while I am waiting to hear back from her?

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-161317 Dr. Kenny Handelman Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:39:58 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-161317 Jennifer - regarding gifted and ADHD - it can be both. Just because one medicine doesn't necessarily help doesn't rule out the diagnosis. I was just reviewing this study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez Best, Dr. Kenny Jennifer – regarding gifted and ADHD – it can be both. Just because one medicine doesn’t necessarily help doesn’t rule out the diagnosis.
I was just reviewing this study:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez
Best,
Dr. Kenny

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-161285 Dr. Kenny Handelman Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:38:06 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-161285 Daytime wetting - this can relate to ADHD only if she's too inattentive to get to the rest room. Strattera actually causes some urinary retention and may help. Ask the doctor! Thom Hartman - I like his theories, though they aren't scientifically based. Daytime wetting – this can relate to ADHD only if she’s too inattentive to get to the rest room. Strattera actually causes some urinary retention and may help. Ask the doctor!
Thom Hartman – I like his theories, though they aren’t scientifically based.

]]> By: Shara http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-159050 Shara Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:53:38 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-159050 Thom Hartmann seems to have an interesting perspective on alternatives to medicating children and adults with ADD. Dr. Kenny - what is your opinion of Thom Hartmann's work on ADD? My daughter, 6, is in her last week of her 1 month trial of biphentin 10mg. I had only agreed to the medication in the hopes that it would help her with her daytime wetting. Unfortunately, it has had no effect on the wetting and her symptoms were manageable at home and school before the meds, so I will not continue the medication when the trial is over. Dr. Kenny, as you suggested, I will challenge her pediatrician to find other help for the daytime wetting. Any suggestions are welcome. Thom Hartmann seems to have an interesting perspective on alternatives to medicating children and adults with ADD. Dr. Kenny – what is your opinion of Thom Hartmann’s work on ADD?

My daughter, 6, is in her last week of her 1 month trial of biphentin 10mg. I had only agreed to the medication in the hopes that it would help her with her daytime wetting. Unfortunately, it has had no effect on the wetting and her symptoms were manageable at home and school before the meds, so I will not continue the medication when the trial is over.

Dr. Kenny, as you suggested, I will challenge her pediatrician to find other help for the daytime wetting. Any suggestions are welcome.

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-158700 Dr. Kenny Handelman Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:38:34 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-158700 Jennifer - I'm just putting the final touches on a CD product which will address alternatives for adhd. You can go here: www.alternativesforadhd.com to learn more. Dr. Kenny Jennifer – I’m just putting the final touches on a CD product which will address alternatives for adhd. You can go here: http://www.alternativesforadhd.com to learn more.
Dr. Kenny

]]> By: jennifer http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-156301 jennifer Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:51:28 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-156301 i have a 6 year old son, i have just been told that it looks like he has ADD and was wondering if anyone has tried any alternative actions ie diet extra help or any natural meds instead of jumping into meds like Biphentin or such? if so how have they worked out and what course did you start with i have a 6 year old son, i have just been told that it looks like he has ADD and was wondering if anyone has tried any alternative actions ie diet extra help or any natural meds instead of jumping into meds like Biphentin or such? if so how have they worked out and what course did you start with

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-155085 Jennifer Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:04:19 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-155085 Good afternoon (this is a complex problem re: inattentive-type ADHD) My son is 6 (just turned in Jan.) and is in grade 1 (weighs 45 lbs). Current situation: started on 10 mg. Biphentin for diagnosed inattentive ADHD (also assessed as gifted). This dosage produced 3 late nights the first 3 nights, along with minor hallucinations. On 4th night, seemed to settle. Decreased appetite, minor increased agitation. Kept on 10 mg. for 10 days and moved to 20 mg. First few nights were late then seemed to adjust. No hallucinations. No increase in appetite, same as when on 10 mg. Not usual appetite. Met with teacher today (after 20 days of medication) to see if she's noticed any improvements with attention (note, he's never misbehaving, nor is he disruptive, only very very absent-minded and extremely well liked by classmates). I called our family dr. and she said to take him off and we'll meet next week to discuss other options. I've read a lot about ADHD medications and I think I have a fairly good understanding of the differences and the side effects, options, etc. Background on son: spoke very complicated words at age 10 months. Self-taught reader, fully reading at 3.5 yrs old. Currently reading at an assessed (via private psychologist) grade 4 level, but teacher said reading is much more advanced. Psychologist assessment in academics were gifted but not across the board (i.e. math scores low) although she thinks it's due to the inattention. Teacher thinks he's gifted across board and so does Psych. but can't show it on results. An IPP is in place to help him get organized. Cannot follow simple instructions (i.e. take out a red crayon and your blue book) but can recite news events (and comprehends what is happening). Here is my question: Is it possible that although he displays most of the characteristics of inattentive type ADHD (and one characterstic of the hyperactive kind) that he does not have ADHD at all and that is the reason that the med's are producing these side effects without any noticeable improvement? I am a common-sense person and if the professionals are saying he has ADHD (with all the testing in place), then I would like to put my trust into them as they have both the stats and the experience to support the findings. However, my gut, is telling me quite possibly that the situation might be more simple than what is being diagnosed. Could it be possible, that he has been mis-diagnosed due to inattention and that it is simply a case that he's smarter than the average person, but can't pay attention to the simple things in life (i.e. organization, verbal task requests, etc.)? And if that's the case, then we don't want to use him as a guinea pig to see if there's another medication out there that might help him get organized? Sorry, I know this is longer than I intended but with the lack of response with Biphentin (which should have worked under his circumstances) it really makes me question if he is in fact, inattentive ADHD. I know he fits the boxes, but the boxes don't necessarily fit him, if that makes sense. We have an app't next week with our doctor and I obviously don't want to medicate if I can avoid it. Do you have any experience with other kids with similar situations and what has been done with them? Thank you for listening. p.s. - the only reason we considered med's is to get him on par with other kids so-as-to prevent behavior problems in future. I think you will understand what I mean by that. Good afternoon (this is a complex problem re: inattentive-type ADHD)
My son is 6 (just turned in Jan.) and is in grade 1 (weighs 45 lbs).
Current situation: started on 10 mg. Biphentin for diagnosed inattentive ADHD (also assessed as gifted). This dosage produced 3 late nights the first 3 nights, along with minor hallucinations. On 4th night, seemed to settle. Decreased appetite, minor increased agitation. Kept on 10 mg. for 10 days and moved to 20 mg. First few nights were late then seemed to adjust. No hallucinations. No increase in appetite, same as when on 10 mg. Not usual appetite.
Met with teacher today (after 20 days of medication) to see if she’s noticed any improvements with attention (note, he’s never misbehaving, nor is he disruptive, only very very absent-minded and extremely well liked by classmates). I called our family dr. and she said to take him off and we’ll meet next week to discuss other options.
I’ve read a lot about ADHD medications and I think I have a fairly good understanding of the differences and the side effects, options, etc.
Background on son: spoke very complicated words at age 10 months. Self-taught reader, fully reading at 3.5 yrs old. Currently reading at an assessed (via private psychologist) grade 4 level, but teacher said reading is much more advanced. Psychologist assessment in academics were gifted but not across the board (i.e. math scores low) although she thinks it’s due to the inattention. Teacher thinks he’s gifted across board and so does Psych. but can’t show it on results. An IPP is in place to help him get organized. Cannot follow simple instructions (i.e. take out a red crayon and your blue book) but can recite news events (and comprehends what is happening).

Here is my question: Is it possible that although he displays most of the characteristics of inattentive type ADHD (and one characterstic of the hyperactive kind) that he does not have ADHD at all and that is the reason that the med’s are producing these side effects without any noticeable improvement? I am a common-sense person and if the professionals are saying he has ADHD (with all the testing in place), then I would like to put my trust into them as they have both the stats and the experience to support the findings. However, my gut, is telling me quite possibly that the situation might be more simple than what is being diagnosed. Could it be possible, that he has been mis-diagnosed due to inattention and that it is simply a case that he’s smarter than the average person, but can’t pay attention to the simple things in life (i.e. organization, verbal task requests, etc.)? And if that’s the case, then we don’t want to use him as a guinea pig to see if there’s another medication out there that might help him get organized? Sorry, I know this is longer than I intended but with the lack of response with Biphentin (which should have worked under his circumstances) it really makes me question if he is in fact, inattentive ADHD. I know he fits the boxes, but the boxes don’t necessarily fit him, if that makes sense. We have an app’t next week with our doctor and I obviously don’t want to medicate if I can avoid it. Do you have any experience with other kids with similar situations and what has been done with them?
Thank you for listening.
p.s. – the only reason we considered med’s is to get him on par with other kids so-as-to prevent behavior problems in future. I think you will understand what I mean by that.

]]> By: Teffany http://www.addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/comment-page-3/#comment-151006 Teffany Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:17:31 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/biphentin-the-newest-addadhd-medication-in-canada/#comment-151006 My son is 11 years old and has been on Concerta 54 mg for the last 3years. I suggested to his doctor that we change to another medication and we started Vyvanse. That last 2 weeks he had the headaches and said he felt disconnected So I switched back to the Concerta same dose. It is not working as great this time and would like some suggestons on what to change too. I like the one time a day dosing and the great coverage it gives. But we also have the problem with insomina. Any suggestions? Thank you My son is 11 years old and has been on Concerta 54 mg for the last 3years. I suggested to his doctor that we change to another medication and we started Vyvanse. That last 2 weeks he had the headaches and said he felt disconnected So I switched back to the Concerta same dose. It is not working as great this time and would like some suggestons on what to change too. I like the one time a day dosing and the great coverage it gives. But we also have the problem with insomina. Any suggestions? Thank you

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