Archive for Vyvanse
Who Needs ADHD Medication?
Posted by: | CommentsLet’s face it - medication treatment for ADD and ADHD is controversial.
It is often a really big decision about whether to start a medication or not.
One of the first questions is this:
Who even needs to take these medicines?
Another way to think about this is:
What is the rational for ADHD medication treatment?
Price of ADHD Medication: A Concerning Trend
Posted by: | CommentsAs the economy’s downturn is affecting businesses and families alike - it seems that Big Pharma has a plan to keep themselves thriving in this economy.
Quite simply: Raise prices.
A news report shares that Big Pharma are raising their prices to improve their income. Included in the example is Eli Lilly’s Strattera - a non-stimulant medication for ADHD.
Vyvanse in Canada
Posted by: | CommentsUpdate March 4, 2009:
Health Canada has published on their website that they have issued a ‘Notice of Compliance’ for Vyvanse in Canada, effective February 19, 2009. You can see their update here (scroll down about 2/3rds of the way). Health Canada has approved 2 strengths of the medication - 30 mg and 50 mg.
Triple Bead Adderall No More
Posted by: | CommentsAdderall XR is a long acting version of Adderall which lasts up to 12 hours. It is a very effective medicine for the treatment of ADD/ADHD, and in fact is the most prescribed medicine in the US. Adderall XR has two beads in the capsule - an immediate release bead, and a delayed release bead - which ensures that the medicine lasts for a full 12 hours, while only taking the capsule only once per day.
Vyvanse for Adult ADHD - Quick Results
Posted by: | CommentsScientific Study Reveals:
Vyvanse® eases symptoms of Adult ADD/ADHD in as little as one week
In one of the largest controlled stimulant trials of adults with ADD/ADHD, Vyvanse® proved to be significantly more effective than a placebo at managing the symptoms of the disorder. And it did so for some in as short a time as one week.
ADD/ADHD Medication Questions and Answers
Posted by: | CommentsAs a Psychiatrist, one of the areas that I get asked the most questions about is medication treatment of ADD and ADHD.
A number of months ago, ADD Coach Bonnie Mincu interviewed me about ADD and ADHD Medications.
Concerta: Approved For Adult ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsTaken once and lasting for 12 hours. Whether you’re six years old or 65.
Sounds like this might be a good idea for a new medication. Well, Ortho-MacNeil thought so. And the result is CONCERTA, a new timed-release drug for not only adults with ADHD, but children as well.
Vyvanse for Adult ADD or ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsVyvanse is the newest medicine to come to the US for the treatment of ADHD and ADD. I have asked you (the readers of this blog) about your experiences with it, and there has been a lot of discussion (see the comments section on ‘Does Vyvanse Work?‘).
Vyvanse Dosage: How to Get the Right Dose
Posted by: | CommentsVyvanse is the newest medicine for ADD or ADHD in the USA. I have written several articles on this blog on Vyvanse, and have had great feedback and comments from readers of this blog. For example - if you want to find out if vyvanse works, visit this post to read many people’s first hand experiences.
One question which many people ask is about the dosing of Vyvanse.
This article will provide you with the answers you need to get the right dosage of Vyvanse.
Does Vyvanse Work?
Posted by: | CommentsVyvanse is the newest medicine for ADD and ADHD. It uses an innovative approach so that it is an ADHD ADD medication that cannot be abused.
As a Canadian doctor, I am not able to prescribe Vyvanse, because it is not yet available outside of the US.
So, my biggest question is: Does Vyvanse work?
I have read the research, I have heard the presentations, but I don’t have real life experience with this medicine.
This is where you can help me out.
I want to hear from anyone who has tried Vyvanse, or even considered trying Vyvanse.
Just go ahead and enter a comment below.
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