Comments on: Daytrana: The ‘Ritalin Patch’ http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/ A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:51:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-147195 Dr. Kenny Handelman Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:56:28 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-147195 Dean, I believe the Daytrana (ritalin patch) will come to Canada in 2011 at the earliest. I don't think that approaching your MP will make a difference - as I don't think that it's the government interfering with the process. We likely just have to wait. You may consider a sprinkle capsule to help in the interim. Dr. Kenny Dean,
I believe the Daytrana (ritalin patch) will come to Canada in 2011 at the earliest. I don’t think that approaching your MP will make a difference – as I don’t think that it’s the government interfering with the process. We likely just have to wait. You may consider a sprinkle capsule to help in the interim.
Dr. Kenny

]]> By: Dean http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-146828 Dean Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:56:04 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-146828 Doctor, Is there any updates regarding the adderal patch coming to Canada? We are in need of a patch, as we are experiencing the same issues that parents have written about above. Does Health Canada not realize what strain they are putting on the system and the parties involved? What is it going to take for them to approve the patch in Canada? Will speaking with my MP help? Your advice and feedback is appreciated. Signed, a parent that has run out of options. Doctor,

Is there any updates regarding the adderal patch coming to Canada? We are in need of a patch, as we are experiencing the same issues that parents have written about above. Does Health Canada not realize what strain they are putting on the system and the parties involved? What is it going to take for them to approve the patch in Canada? Will speaking with my MP help? Your advice and feedback is appreciated. Signed, a parent that has run out of options.

]]> By: Crysta http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-94690 Crysta Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:09:38 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-94690 Just wondering if there is any new information of the Daytrana patch coming to Canada? We are in Calgary and my son is 3 1/2. He is on the autism spectrum and our doctor has suggested concerta. But he can't swallow pills and will not touch his food if something is in it. I was overjoyed to hear of this patch and pray that it will be available very very soon! Just wondering if there is any new information of the Daytrana patch coming to Canada?
We are in Calgary and my son is 3 1/2. He is on the autism spectrum and our doctor has suggested concerta. But he can’t swallow pills and will not touch his food if something is in it.
I was overjoyed to hear of this patch and pray that it will be available very very soon!

]]> By: Michael http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-72996 Michael Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:39:15 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-72996 We had a two terrible experiences with Daytrana. The backing would not come off without taking half of the medication with it. We read a bunch of ideas from other parents with the same problem. Unfortunately no amount of monkeying around with it helped. After we'd given up we heard that Daytrana was recalled. When it got reintroduced following the recall, we decided to give it another spin. It had not been improved in the least. Very frustrating. Fortunately my daughter is now old enough to take pills. When they get it to work properly and consistently this could be very helpful. We had a two terrible experiences with Daytrana. The backing would not come off without taking half of the medication with it. We read a bunch of ideas from other parents with the same problem. Unfortunately no amount of monkeying around with it helped. After we’d given up we heard that Daytrana was recalled. When it got reintroduced following the recall, we decided to give it another spin. It had not been improved in the least. Very frustrating. Fortunately my daughter is now old enough to take pills. When they get it to work properly and consistently this could be very helpful.

]]> By: Chase http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-49244 Chase Fri, 02 May 2008 20:18:22 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-49244 Thanks Doctor Handelman.Your the best! Thanks Doctor Handelman.Your the best!

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-48372 Dr. Kenny Handelman Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:30:14 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-48372 Hi, Daytrana is not available in Canada yet. Hopefully it will be by 2009. Regarding what is covered - I am not sure about BC, but in Ontario, there is Dexedrine Spansule - which can be covered with a doctor's note. All the best, Dr. Kenny Hi,
Daytrana is not available in Canada yet. Hopefully it will be by 2009.
Regarding what is covered – I am not sure about BC, but in Ontario, there is Dexedrine Spansule – which can be covered with a doctor’s note.
All the best,
Dr. Kenny

]]> By: Chase http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-48366 Chase Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:23:20 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-48366 I have Adult ADHD.I currenty take 20 mg SR of Ritalin.I live in B.C and I am on Disability.I was wonder does anyone know if there is any other covered Stimulents that are equally effective? And my main question is there any covered Patches Ritalin any type of Stimulant Patches at all that is now here.?This would really help if someone has the anwser. I have Adult ADHD.I currenty take 20 mg SR of Ritalin.I live in B.C and I am on Disability.I was wonder does anyone know if there is any other covered Stimulents that are equally effective? And my main question is there any covered Patches Ritalin any type of Stimulant Patches at all that is now here.?This would really help if someone has the anwser.

]]> By: Angie http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-39290 Angie Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:10:34 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-39290 I have got to get the patch for my son. He's going to high school next year and needs medication that will last the day. He can't swallow (he tries but just can't do it). Sprinkling medication on food makes him queezy...he can't take it like this. He has resorted to chewing the Ritlin, he says it's better than taking it with food or sprinkling capsules on food but Ritlin doesn't give him the same support that slow release meds do and he has to take it at school which really embarasses him. Is there a department or someone that parents can contact and demand faster action on making Daytrona available in Canada. What about press, can they help bring awareness and put pressure to move this process along. I'm not a doctor... just a parent, but I find that most of these kids have a common problem...they can't swallow meds and it sounds to me after reading comments from other parents on various websites that my kid is not the only one that the act of taking meds heightens his anxiety..what a way to start the day! I have got to get the patch for my son. He’s going to high school next year and needs medication that will last the day. He can’t swallow (he tries but just can’t do it). Sprinkling medication on food makes him queezy…he can’t take it like this. He has resorted to chewing the Ritlin, he says it’s better than taking it with food or sprinkling capsules on food but Ritlin doesn’t give him the same support that slow release meds do and he has to take it at school which really embarasses him.

Is there a department or someone that parents can contact and demand faster action on making Daytrona available in Canada. What about press, can they help bring awareness and put pressure to move this process along.

I’m not a doctor… just a parent, but I find that most of these kids have a common problem…they can’t swallow meds and it sounds to me after reading comments from other parents on various websites that my kid is not the only one that the act of taking meds heightens his anxiety..what a way to start the day!

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-38988 Dr. Kenny Handelman Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:52:56 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-38988 Hi Heather, A fellow Canadian! The daytrana patch is not in Canada and it will likely be well into 2008 until we have it (if even that soon...). When I know that it is coming, I will certainly post it on this blog -so sign up for email updates to be sure to find out when. For kids who can't swallow pills - in Canada - there are three options: 1) Dexedrine Spansule -this older long acting form of dexedrine can be opened and sprinkled. Lasts about 8 hours. 2) Adderall XR - this newer long acting formulation of amphetamines can be sprinkled and lasts 12 hours. 3) Biphentin -this is a methylphenidate product -can be sprinkled. Lasts 10 hours or so. I hope this helps! Dr. Kenny Hi Heather,
A fellow Canadian!
The daytrana patch is not in Canada and it will likely be well into 2008 until we have it (if even that soon…). When I know that it is coming, I will certainly post it on this blog -so sign up for email updates to be sure to find out when.
For kids who can’t swallow pills – in Canada – there are three options:
1) Dexedrine Spansule -this older long acting form of dexedrine can be opened and sprinkled. Lasts about 8 hours.
2) Adderall XR – this newer long acting formulation of amphetamines can be sprinkled and lasts 12 hours.
3) Biphentin -this is a methylphenidate product -can be sprinkled. Lasts 10 hours or so.
I hope this helps!
Dr. Kenny

]]> By: Heather Herron http://www.addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/comment-page-1/#comment-38950 Heather Herron Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:15:43 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/daytrana-the-ritalin-patch/#comment-38950 I forgot to mention that I live in Canada! Heather I forgot to mention that I live in Canada!

Heather

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