Archive for Vyvanse
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
