Archive for ADHD Medication Treatment
Generic Concerta in the US
Posted by: | CommentsArticle updated on May 11, 2011:
A 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.
Shortage of Ritalin and Adderall
Posted by: | CommentsIt is just being reported (in April 2011) that in the United States, there is a shortage of supply for the medications Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts). This may mean that your pharmacy has trouble getting the medication into the pharmacy for you to pick up your prescription.
Intuniv in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsIntuniv is a newer medication which is available in the United States. It is not yet available in Canada.
Intuniv is a non-stimulant which is a long acting form of guanfacine. It can be helpful for ADD/ADHD on its own, or in combination with a stimulant medicine (like Vyvanse, Concerta, Adderall, etc.).
Generic Strattera in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsUpdated February 2, 2011
There have been several articles about generic medicines on this blog – many of which have generated significant discussion amongst this blog’s readers. All of the previous articles have been about generic stimulant medicine.
This is the first article about a generic non-stimulant – i.e. Strattera.
Vyvanse in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsUpdated January 3, 2011:
Vyvanse was officially launched in Canada on February 1, 2010.
When it was first launched – it was only officially approved for use in children – aged 6-12 years old. As of November 2010, Vyvanse is now officially indicated for use in ADHD in children (6-12 years old), teenagers (13-18 years old), and adults (18-65 years old). This means that Vyvanse is now officially indicated in Canada for use in ADHD ‘across the lifespan’ – i.e. from childhood to adulthood.
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.
As of November 2010, Vyvanse has been approved for use in teens as well – in the USA.
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.).
