Comments on: Modafinil for ADHD: FDA has serious concerns http://www.addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/ A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:13:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Mike E http://www.addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-405768 Mike E Tue, 03 May 2011 04:53:15 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/#comment-405768 I am 35, and I take Modafinil for my ADHD. Here's my 2 cents on that - Modafinil really doesn't seem to be as effective as the amphetamine/stimulants, but that's OK; at least I don't have those damned side effects like I get from the amphetamines. I experience no appetite decrease, no problems sleeping, and, what's even better is that the chronic headaches I've had since I was a child have finally gone away. This, after using Modafinil for ADHD. Wierd, but true!. Just so, I would recommend taking a week or so off so you don't have any withdrawl issues if you discontinue using Modafinil. I am 35, and I take Modafinil for my ADHD. Here’s my 2 cents on that – Modafinil really doesn’t seem to be as effective as the amphetamine/stimulants, but that’s OK; at least I don’t have those damned side effects like I get from the amphetamines. I experience no appetite decrease, no problems sleeping, and, what’s even better is that the chronic headaches I’ve had since I was a child have finally gone away. This, after using Modafinil for ADHD. Wierd, but true!. Just so, I would recommend taking a week or so off so you don’t have any withdrawl issues if you discontinue using Modafinil.

]]> By: John Doe http://www.addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-221300 John Doe Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:28:46 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/#comment-221300 In study you're discussing, it was actually only thought to be Stevens Johnsons Syndrome originally. If you research it now, you can see that they confirmed it was not and was in fact just a rash. FDA maintains their halt on approval, but I think it's important to note that there wasn't actually a life-threatening skin rash developed. I don't know whether Modafinil is safe or not, or if it can cause Stevens Johnsons Syndrome, but it hasn't been confirmed yet. In study you’re discussing, it was actually only thought to be Stevens Johnsons Syndrome originally. If you research it now, you can see that they confirmed it was not and was in fact just a rash. FDA maintains their halt on approval, but I think it’s important to note that there wasn’t actually a life-threatening skin rash developed. I don’t know whether Modafinil is safe or not, or if it can cause Stevens Johnsons Syndrome, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet.

]]> By: Brain Stimulation http://www.addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-61810 Brain Stimulation Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:31:37 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/#comment-61810 That's too bad that it didn't work out. I personally use adderall for my attention problems, but I do think that modafinil might be less likely to be neurotoxic. I think in the future, we will increasingly see new neurotechnologies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation to improve brain disorders. I even think that TMS may eventually be used for ADD and ADHD in the future. That’s too bad that it didn’t work out. I personally use adderall for my attention problems, but I do think that modafinil might be less likely to be neurotoxic. I think in the future, we will increasingly see new neurotechnologies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation to improve brain disorders. I even think that TMS may eventually be used for ADD and ADHD in the future.

]]> By: Chase http://www.addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-60388 Chase Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:22:49 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/#comment-60388 Hello Doctor Handelman. Three quick questions.I was wondering do you have any experience in prescribing Alertec/Modafinil any of your patients for ADHD? And if so can you tell us if it is helping them.? Also if you know what the typical Canadian Market price is for it? Thank you for your time. Hello Doctor Handelman. Three quick questions.I was wondering do you have any experience in prescribing Alertec/Modafinil any of your patients for ADHD? And if so can you tell us if it is helping them.? Also if you know what the typical Canadian Market price is for it? Thank you for your time.

]]> By: Allan http://www.addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Allan Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:06:22 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/#comment-61 Dear Doctor, FDA concerns for ADHD meds In recent days The media has reported FDA concerns about various stimulants. A while back - Adderral was in the news in Canada. Those who are anti - medication refer to these reports. Could you please comment on how parents/doctors should be relating to these reports Yours Allan Dear Doctor,
FDA concerns for ADHD meds

In recent days The media has reported FDA concerns about various stimulants. A while back – Adderral was in the news in Canada.
Those who are anti – medication refer to these reports.
Could you please comment on how parents/doctors should be relating to these reports

Yours Allan

]]> By: John B. Duncan http://www.addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/comment-page-1/#comment-60 John B. Duncan Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:26:43 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/modafinil-for-adhd-fda-has-serious-concerns/#comment-60 <p>I made reference to this in a comment submitted re your piece on Stratera. My supply of Modafinil was terminated due to the events you recite. I am appealing the ruling since the medication was prescribed for me for a sleep disorder not for my ADHD. </p> <p>I have used Alertec for several years with no side effects and with benefit to both of my conditions. When Modafinil first came on the market it was well researched and promoted for both conditions. It was effective. I am now off it for about 5 months.<br /> My Physician who monitors my ADHD is hopeful that by increasing the dosage of Sttratera, the lack of the Alertec will be negligible. The results are not yet clear. I do find I miss the stimulation provided by the Modafinil. To cease the renewed research on this drug is, I feel, short-sighted. </p> I made reference to this in a comment submitted re your piece on Stratera. My supply of Modafinil was terminated due to the events you recite. I am appealing the ruling since the medication was prescribed for me for a sleep disorder not for my ADHD.

I have used Alertec for several years with no side effects and with benefit to both of my conditions. When Modafinil first came on the market it was well researched and promoted for both conditions. It was effective. I am now off it for about 5 months.
My Physician who monitors my ADHD is hopeful that by increasing the dosage of Sttratera, the lack of the Alertec will be negligible. The results are not yet clear. I do find I miss the stimulation provided by the Modafinil. To cease the renewed research on this drug is, I feel, short-sighted.

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