Archive for ADHD Medication Treatment
ADHD Medication in Families
Posted by: | CommentsIt has been known for a long time that ADD/ADHD runs in families. ADD/ADHD is very genetic. Heritability studies show that ADD/ADHD is about as genetic as height – i.e. it is in the 80-85% heritable.
A study was done that shows that it is quite common for more than one member of the family to be taking medication for ADD/ADHD.
Vyvanse in Adults: 14 Hours
Posted by: | CommentsA study was recently published which demonstrated that Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) works up to 14 hours in adults with ADD/ADHD.
In this study, measurements of adult ADD/ADHD symptom control were taken at 2 hours post medication, and were found to be effective all the way to 14 hours after the medication was taken.
ADHD Overdiagnosis? I don’t think so…
Posted by: | CommentsThe news has been buzzing with the results of a new study which suggests that over 1 million American kids are misdiagnosed with ADHD, when they don’t in fact have it.
ADHD Medication in the Summer?
Posted by: | CommentsFor many years – doctors suggested that people only take ADD/ADHD medication for school days. So, doctors suggested that people stop their stimulant medicine on weekends and holidays (including Christmas breaks, summer breaks, etc.).
Generic Concerta in the US
Posted by: | CommentsA recent new report shows that Watson Pharmaceuticals is cleared to create a generic form of Concerta for the US. A recent court of appeal decision is reported to have said that the patent on Concerta is invalid and that Watson is cleared to make their own version of the drug. Johnson and Johnson, the parent company which makes Concerta, had worldwide sales of $1.33 billion of Concerta last year.
Generic Intuniv?
Posted by: | CommentsAlthough Intuniv is quite new, Shire Pharmaceuticals has had to continually fight to keep its patent protected for this new medicine.
Shire has had recent lawsuits against: Actavis and Teva. Now, they are fighting Anchen to protect their medicine.
Generic Concerta: Health Canada to Review
Posted by: | CommentsGeneric Concerta was introduced into Canada around February 2010. As I’ve written in my full article about Generic Concerta – I’m quite concerned about the fact that the new generic medicine does not have the same properties as brand name Concerta – and this may lead to problems for patients who are automatically switched from brand name Concerta to Novo-Methylphenidate ER C.
Vyvanse for Teenagers
Posted by: | CommentsVyvanse is a prodrug stimulant medicine which was initially launched in the US for children (6-12 years old) with ADHD, and then later approved for adults (18-65 years old) with ADHD.
At the time of this post (late May 2010), Vyvanse is not officially indicated for teens (13 to 17 year olds) with ADHD.
Vyvanse in Canadian Pharmacies
Posted by: | CommentsFebruary 14, 2010
Vyvanse was launched in Canada officially on February 1st, 2010. Even though it was officially launched, there have been some issues with the ability of pharmacies to get Vyvanse on their shelves.
