Archive for ADHD Research Updates
ADHD Medication for 3, 4 and 5 year olds?
Posted by: | CommentsWe know that ADHD is real.
We know that ADHD is a developmental disorder – which means that it starts in childhood.
We also know that the cause of ADHD is primarily genetics – in fact genetics accounts for over 80% of the cause. Of the 20% of causes which are not genetic – these are acquired cases. Most acquired cases occur before the age of 3 years old.
ADHD, Concerta and Seizures
Posted by: | CommentsFor people who have ADHD (or ADD) and Epilepsy, there has been concern over the years as to whether taking ADHD medication, such as Ritalin, may worsen seizures.
Researchers from Harvard have just presented their data from a study which reviewed the impact of Concerta on seizures. The results are reassuring for ADHD and epilepsy sufferers.
ADHD and teen driving: Concerta helps
Posted by: | CommentsTeenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two to four times more likely to be involved in car collisions than other drivers.
The data about driving and ADHD has been around for decades, and is a very important safety issue for teens and adults with ADHD.
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).
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).
Long Term Use of ADHD Medication
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the most common questions I get in my practice, when medication is needed (particularly in a child) is: “How long will my child have to take this ADHD medication?”
The answer I give has just been confirmed by a Mayo Clinic study.
