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Truths About ADHD Medications — ADHD Tip O the Day 970
There are many misconceptions about ADHD medications. The two classes of ADHD meds are the stimulants and the others. The following truths primarily apply to the stimulants: methylphenidate – Ritalin, et al, and amphetamine – Adderall, et al. 70% of … Continue reading
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Medication Side Effects? – ADHD Tip O the Day 867
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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Tagged @adhdstrategies, @dougmkpdp, adderal, ADHD, ADHD controversy, amphetamine, amphetamines, atomoxetine, buproprion, concerta, controversies, daytrana, drugs, guanfesin, medication, medicines, methylphenidate, ritalin, side effects, stimulants, strattera, vyvanse, Wellbutrin
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Are Natural Substances Safe? — ADD Tip O the Day 597
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
Posted in add, attitudes, controversies, educate yourself, medication, medicine, science, stimulants
Tagged abuse, ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, controversies, controversy, Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine, drugs, insomnia, medication, medications, medicine, methylphenidate, misuse., natural, natural substances, ritalin, side effects, speed, stimulants, strattera
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Food Coloring And ADD ADHD and Doubts— ADD Tip O the Day 596
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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, alternatives, attention deficit, biofeedback, controversies, controversy, drugs, feedback, food additives, food coloring, herbs, medication, medications, medicine, natural, neuro, neurofeedback, side effects, sodas, soft drinks, supplements, vitamins
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Alternatives to ADD ADHD Medicine Part 3 and Beware! -More Snake Oil– ADD Tip O the Day 595
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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, alternatives, attention deficit, biofeedback, controversies, controversy, drugs, herbs, medication, medications, medicine, natural, side effects, supplements, vitamins
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Alternatives to ADHD Medicines, part 2 —ADD Tip O the Day 594
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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, alternatives, attention deficit, controversies, controversy, drugs, herbs vitamins, mango, mangoes, medication, medications, medicine, natural, side effects, supplements
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Non-stimulant Medicines for ADD ADHD (plus other tips on medicines)— ADD Tip O the Day 592
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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, atomoxetine, attention deficit, buproprion, clonidine, drugs, Estulic, guanfacine, interactions, Intuniv, kapvay, medication, medications, medicine, side effects, stimulants, strattera, Tenex, Wellbutrin
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Taking Medicines, ADD ADHD or Any — ADD Tip O the Day 591
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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, drugs, interactions, medication, medications, medicine, side effects
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Amphetamines for ADD ADHD: Follow-up. Plus, Foundations — ADD Tip O the Day 589
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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Tagged abuse, ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, be myself, boring, controversies, controversy, Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine, drugs, insomnia, medication, medications, medicine, methylphenidate, misuse., ritalin, side effects, speed, stimulants, strattera
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Talking About ADD ADHD Medicines — ADD Tip O the Day 585
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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Tagged ADD, ADD ADHD, ADHD, adult add, adult adhd, attention deficit, best drug, best medicine, controversies, controversy, drugs, insomnia, medication, medications, medicine, ritalin, side effects, skin irritation, strattera
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Ritalin etc, Safe? — ADD Tip of the day 200!
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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Tagged ADD, ADD and medications, ADD and side effects, ADHD, adult, attention, medication, myths about ritalin, side effects
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