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Non Stimulant ADHD Meds — ADHD Tip O the Day 980

Posted on October 6, 2021 by doug with ADHD

While stimulants are  the first choice of medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are many non-stimulant medications that may be used. Statistically, stimulants are more effective, 85 % of ADHD ers. Straterra (atomoxetine), has the best response rate of the … Continue reading →

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Side Effects? — ADHD Tip O the Day 924

Posted on October 6, 2020 by doug with ADHD

A conversation I often had about any medicine, including for ADHD “What are the side effects of that medicine, Doc?” “That’s the wrong question.” “What do you mean?” “You want to know what are the possible side effects and what … Continue reading →

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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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Lexi’s Question about Medication for ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 865

Posted on August 9, 2019 by doug with ADHD

My response to Lexi’s question about taking medication for ADHD:   First, recognize that everyone is different and someone else’s experience with some medicine may or may not have any bearing on how you will respond. Second, how you reacted to … Continue reading →

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Medicine for ADHD? — ADHD Tip O the Day 857

Posted on May 20, 2019 by doug with ADHD

Some people are on too much medicine and too many meds and some on not enough. Meds are helpful to some people and not to others. For some people meds are miracles and for some not helpful at all, or … Continue reading →

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Update on ADHD Science and Controversies- ADHD Tip O the Day 821

Posted on June 7, 2018 by doug with ADHD

Controversies in ADHD In my opinion, science can be flawed, but it is more trustworthy than opinions. In the following, my opinions are italicized.  There really is no controversy about whether or not ADHD exists.  There are more and more studies showing … Continue reading →

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Medicines for ADHD?— ADHD Tip O the Day 817

Posted on April 19, 2018 by doug with ADHD

 ADHD medicines – alway a controversy! My View: The medicines – Ritalin, Adderal, Vyanse,Concerta, Daytrana, et al – are miracle workers for some, very helpful to others, somewhat helpful to some, and worthless or even detrimental to some. You will never know … Continue reading →

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Comprehensive Treatment for ADHD: An Update —ADHD Tip O the Day 789

Posted on June 23, 2017 by doug with ADHD

OK, So I Lied – Here Is More From the ADHD Article by Rahil R. Jummani, MD, This is actually the end of the article I’ve been reviewing, somewhat edited, with my comments in italics: “CDC surveys have shown that about … Continue reading →

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” I Don’t Need Any Medicine!” — ADHD Tip O the Day 772

Posted on March 24, 2017 by doug with ADHD

Learning More About My ADHD The Hard Way Had a wonderful vacation.  Was amazed to find I didn’t need my Daytrana patch at all, did just fine without it.  Lying on the beach, eating and drinking, and even reading and … Continue reading →

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Medication, Science and ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 771

Posted on March 18, 2017 by doug with ADHD

More new ADHD science From Dr. Wilens and AudioDigest and others: 1. Research shows that the stimulants are not risky for the heart or stroke.  Nonetheless, I probably wouldn’t prescribe them for someone with heart trouble. Kids on stimulants may … Continue reading →

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To Medicate Or Not To Medicate ADD ADHD. Is That The Question? — ADD Tip O The Day 603

Posted on April 12, 2015 by doug with ADHD

  Would you like medication with that? Questions about strategies – are they enough?  Questions about medicines – are they enough? My opinions:   Some people just use strategies, and do OK. Some people, for various reasons, don’t like the … 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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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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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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ADD ADHD As We Age: The Older Adult — ADD Tip O the Day 581

Posted on January 27, 2015 by doug with ADHD

I didn’t discover I have ADD until I was 64. Suddenly, a lot of things made sense – why I couldn’t make model airplanes as a kid, why I killed a pregnant Guppy fish, why I was always losing my … Continue reading →

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How to function with ADD ADHD – ADD Tip o the Day 541

Posted on September 13, 2014 by doug with ADHD

Coping and functioning Isn’t that what we try to do? So if we have ADD ADHD we try to cope with it. We can’t cure it, but we can treat the symptoms, and we can use strategies to cope. And … Continue reading →

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