Stimulants such as Concerta, Adderall, and Vyvanse may be the answer to the prayers of a parent with an ADHD child when it comes to focus and attention, but the side effects that they introduce can be just as concerning until you figure out how to manage them. Having three children diagnosed with some form ...
As the most widely studied childhood disorder, ADHD treatments and programs remain at the forefront of pediatric and psychiatric professionals in addition to focus by school educators and parents. In small children, generally under the age of 12, parents often find the administration of ADHD prescribed oral medications are difficult as many children simply may ...
In 2007, the FDA approved Vyvanse in the management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, in children. For many children, this approval marks the change from one classification of stimulant to another classification of stimulant, often producing a completely different set of reactions and side effects. As the parent of a teenager who suffers from ...
The most common and, for awhile, considered the most effective medication type for treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is with the use of a stimulant medication. Some of the most common stimulants prescribed for patients today are Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta. While these medications have proven very effective for ...
Methylphenidate is a popular drug used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD). It is a stimulant and comes in several forms, two of which are single dose and timed-release. They are prescribed under many brand names. Two of them are Ritalin and Concerta. Ritalin is taken multiple times ...