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Medication Side Effects? – ADHD Tip O the Day 867

Posted on August 27, 2019 by doug with ADHD

Dino asked about handling side effects of ADHD stimulant medication, especially sleep. (comment on ADHD Tip O the Day 865) For insomnia, you would take the medication earlier in the day and possibly lower the dose. Of course, you want to … Continue reading →

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Are Natural Substances Safe? — ADD Tip O the Day 597

Posted on March 17, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Natural Substances Many people with ADD AHD are helped by medicine – Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera, etc.- but many are concerned about medication side effects.  Some prefer “natural” substances but not all “natural” substances they use are safe.  Here’s a report … Continue reading →

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Food Coloring And ADD ADHD and Doubts— ADD Tip O the Day 596

Posted on March 14, 2015 by doug with ADHD

My Doubts: that ADD ADHD is one thing that food coloring has much effect on very many people that “natural” substances are better than medicines that stimulants are helpful to people who don’t have ADD ADHD that medicines prevent kids … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to ADD ADHD Medicine Part 3 and Beware! -More Snake Oil– ADD Tip O the Day 595

Posted on March 10, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Buyer and reader, Beware!- More ADD ADHD snake oil Here’s the headline on a recent article: “New treatment for kids with ADHD retrains their brains, reduces symptoms“ Here’s the report on the study that is being done: Researchers hope that … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to ADHD Medicines, part 2 —ADD Tip O the Day 594

Posted on March 7, 2015 by doug with ADHD

There are lots of alternatives to cover, and recent studies show that the supplements don’t contain what they claim.  What are you supposed do to? Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) for more than ADD ADHD It helps ADD ADHD some. … Continue reading →

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Non-stimulant Medicines for ADD ADHD (plus other tips on medicines)— ADD Tip O the Day 592

Posted on February 28, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Advantages of the non-stimulant medicines for adult ADD ADHD: Don’t cause agitation or insomnia; not controlled and easier to obtain; not abusable or addictive; longer acting and smoother effect. Sometimes added to stimulants to improve symptoms or reduce side effects. … Continue reading →

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Taking Medicines, ADD ADHD or Any — ADD Tip O the Day 591

Posted on February 26, 2015 by doug with ADHD

About taking any kind of medicine, not just ADD ADHD I wanted to write about the non-stimulant ADHD ADHD medications, but thought this should come first. Generics Always ask about the generic. They should always be much cheaper (should).  Not … Continue reading →

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Amphetamines for ADD ADHD: Follow-up. Plus, Foundations — ADD Tip O the Day 589

Posted on February 21, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Great Comment On Last  Meds Post From Dr. Boerboom. Summary: Dexedrine is not very addictive/abusable.  It has a low incidence of side effects. They are different from methylphenidate. Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) may cause side effects, but apparently not often. restlessness difficulty … Continue reading →

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Talking About ADD ADHD Medicines — ADD Tip O the Day 585

Posted on February 10, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Terminology When, and why, did medicines begin to be called drugs?  That used to be the term for illegal substances of abuse. Were I a little more paranoid I’d be suspicious. I’m old-fashioned and prefer to say medicines. Side Effects … Continue reading →

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Ritalin etc, Safe? — ADD Tip of the day 200!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by doug with ADHD

This week  both a friend and a patient told me that their doctors had advised that they stop taking Ritalin because of fear of long term effect on their heart.  Ritalin can sometimes increase blood pressure and pulse rate, but there … Continue reading →

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