Comments on: A Full List of ADHD Medications http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/ We explain complex medical stuff Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:36 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nikki http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-138974 Nikki Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:25:56 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-138974 To Thomas: Thank you for sharing. You are so mature and bright for 1 6. Btw, have you read 'I am not stupid, lazy or crazy'? You may enjoy it. To Thomas: Thank you for sharing. You are so mature and bright for 1 6. Btw, have you read ‘I am not stupid, lazy or crazy’? You may enjoy it.

]]> By: Nikki http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-138972 Nikki Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:16:03 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-138972 Wanted to share our sorry after reading some posts. I am a 31 year old bipolar mom with ADHD. I cannot take ADHD meds as they trigger my mania and make me psychotic. I dropped out of highschool with a 4.0 GPA in advanced placement classes, was homeless and abused many substances until getting pregnant with my first child. I now have one extremely bright child with all my symptoms but no diagnosis as he excels academically. As he is not struggling we have gotten by with counseling. His older brother however has severe ADD. In first grade he could not read, write, recognize colors, numbers, hold a conversation. He also had a severe studder, ate boogers and humped everything in front of him. Adderoll was recommended by our pediatrician. He immediately stopped humping, studdering and began conversing and making friends. Within two Weeks he went up six reading levels,became a math whiz and we discovered he is colorblind. His only side effect was decreased appetite, which was fine as he was 20 lbs overweight. In his case as it greatly impacted his ability to learn and socialize he needed meds. My other son mainly needs coping skills which we are addressing without meds. I think it is custom for each kid. Now we are struggling with a med change and a teacher blaming us thus my research continues. Hope this helps someone. Wanted to share our sorry after reading some posts. I am a 31 year old bipolar mom with ADHD. I cannot take ADHD meds as they trigger my mania and make me psychotic. I dropped out of highschool with a 4.0 GPA in advanced placement classes, was homeless and abused many substances until getting pregnant with my first child. I now have one extremely bright child with all my symptoms but no diagnosis as he excels academically. As he is not struggling we have gotten by with counseling. His older brother however has severe ADD. In first grade he could not read, write, recognize colors, numbers, hold a conversation. He also had a severe studder, ate boogers and humped everything in front of him. Adderoll was recommended by our pediatrician. He immediately stopped humping, studdering and began conversing and making friends. Within two Weeks he went up six reading levels,became a math whiz and we discovered he is colorblind. His only side effect was decreased appetite, which was fine as he was 20 lbs overweight. In his case as it greatly impacted his ability to learn and socialize he needed meds. My other son mainly needs coping skills which we are addressing without meds. I think it is custom for each kid. Now we are struggling with a med change and a teacher blaming us thus my research continues. Hope this helps someone.

]]> By: Kornholio http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-136629 Kornholio Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:02:44 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-136629 This article is woefully inaccurate. Nobody should present themselves as informed when their info is this sloppy. I will provide details if you email me. This article is woefully inaccurate. Nobody should present themselves as informed when their info is this sloppy. I will provide details if you email me.

]]> By: mike http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-136568 mike Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:21:22 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-136568 started taking ritalin when i hit tenth grade, went from straight F's, to straight A's, but the bad thing was loss of appetite and communication skills. I was in the drug for a year, and during that year my mom observed me on the drug and said i seemed like a zombie. In a since she was rite, i did very well in school but i was no longer myself. So she took me off the med, she said she would rather have me and my personality than a zombie with straight A's. Im 28yrs old now, and the one thing ive noticed about my new medication, adderal, im more my old self when i take it, it doesnt mess with my appetite, and it in no way makes me a zombie, i actually interact more now than i did when i was on ritalin. Adderal has a mix of being wide awake alert and responsive, and a mix of relaxation as well, as a result of the switch i guess the real result would be that i still retain just as much knowledge as the drug ritalin resulted in. To me, adderall is a great learning medication just like ritalin, but i prefer adderal, and if you do have panic attacks like i do, being an iraq veteran, talk to your doctor about a benzodiazepine such as klonapin(what im on), or valium, xanax is the best ive heard at bringing u down at night as well as controlling panic attacks. Thank You For Reading.....MIKE started taking ritalin when i hit tenth grade, went from straight F’s, to straight A’s, but the bad thing was loss of appetite and communication skills. I was in the drug for a year, and during that year my mom observed me on the drug and said i seemed like a zombie. In a since she was rite, i did very well in school but i was no longer myself. So she took me off the med, she said she would rather have me and my personality than a zombie with straight A’s. Im 28yrs old now, and the one thing ive noticed about my new medication, adderal, im more my old self when i take it, it doesnt mess with my appetite, and it in no way makes me a zombie, i actually interact more now than i did when i was on ritalin. Adderal has a mix of being wide awake alert and responsive, and a mix of relaxation as well, as a result of the switch i guess the real result would be that i still retain just as much knowledge as the drug ritalin resulted in. To me, adderall is a great learning medication just like ritalin, but i prefer adderal, and if you do have panic attacks like i do, being an iraq veteran, talk to your doctor about a benzodiazepine such as klonapin(what im on), or valium, xanax is the best ive heard at bringing u down at night as well as controlling panic attacks. Thank You For Reading…..MIKE

]]> By: Stacie http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-133090 Stacie Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:56:36 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-133090 My daughter has ADHD and had been on medication for about 2 years. We tried Concerta first which did nothing. Then we tried adderoll and it worked wonders. She went from needing a tutor to making straight A's and a great student! Then the doctor suggested Adderoll XR, which only seemed to work for about 2 or 3 hours. So, we went back to regular Adderoll. After about a year and a half, we tried Vyvanse which didn't seem to help as well so I went back to the Adderoll again. After a couple of months, I could't take it anymore. So, I talked to the doctor about other options again and since the adderoll seemed to help the best and she wasn't old enough or weigh enough for a higher dose we added Intuniv. Now, she acts normal. The Adderoll helped with the concentration and the Intuniv helped with the hyper activity.  Before having her medicated I tried therapy, exercising, and a different diet. Nothing worked. Medication was a my last resort, but has made a huge impact in her life. The only side effect to the Adderoll was weight loss, but the Intuniv has made her gain weight, so she is back to stable.  If your child has ADHD and you have tried everything else, talk to your child's pediatrician.  My daughter has ADHD and had been on medication for about 2 years. We tried Concerta first which did nothing. Then we tried adderoll and it worked wonders. She went from needing a tutor to making straight A’s and a great student! Then the doctor suggested Adderoll XR, which only seemed to work for about 2 or 3 hours. So, we went back to regular Adderoll. After about a year and a half, we tried Vyvanse which didn’t seem to help as well so I went back to the Adderoll again. After a couple of months, I could’t take it anymore. So, I talked to the doctor about other options again and since the adderoll seemed to help the best and she wasn’t old enough or weigh enough for a higher dose we added Intuniv. Now, she acts normal. The Adderoll helped with the concentration and the Intuniv helped with the hyper activity. 

Before having her medicated I tried therapy, exercising, and a different diet. Nothing worked. Medication was a my last resort, but has made a huge impact in her life. The only side effect to the Adderoll was weight loss, but the Intuniv has made her gain weight, so she is back to stable.  If your child has ADHD and you have tried everything else, talk to your child’s pediatrician. 

]]> By: Ryan http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-132262 Ryan Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:12:09 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-132262 @ Jennifer: ./emote 'Palm in face' :) @ Jennifer:

./emote ‘Palm in face’

:)

]]> By: Jennifer http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-131457 Jennifer Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:52:21 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-131457 I look back on my elementary years and it makes me sick to know that my mom fell for the "your kid has ADD" trend. I wish I was never prescribed half of this junk. I formed tics and began to not eat. I would have wild melt downs when the drugs were wearing off. I highly recommend EVERYONE to rethink about your child being forced to take an ADHD pill and be sucked into this sicking lie of greed these medical companies have. Stay strong and remember that kids have LOTS OF ENERGY!! you most likely did too when you were a kid!!!! Too many kids have been diagnosed ADHD and it's disgusting to think of how many DONT!!! Would you give your child illegal drugs like Meth that alter the brain?? Probably not. Then why would you give your child a potent drug that can permanently altering their neurons like these ones listed above? These medications should only be used for severe.. and I mean extreme severe which most diagnosed children aren't! I look back on my elementary years and it makes me sick to know that my mom fell for the “your kid has ADD” trend. I wish I was never prescribed half of this junk. I formed tics and began to not eat. I would have wild melt downs when the drugs were wearing off. I highly recommend EVERYONE to rethink about your child being forced to take an ADHD pill and be sucked into this sicking lie of greed these medical companies have. Stay strong and remember that kids have LOTS OF ENERGY!! you most likely did too when you were a kid!!!! Too many kids have been diagnosed ADHD and it’s disgusting to think of how many DONT!!! Would you give your child illegal drugs like Meth that alter the brain?? Probably not. Then why would you give your child a potent drug that can permanently altering their neurons like these ones listed above? These medications should only be used for severe.. and I mean extreme severe which most diagnosed children aren’t!

]]> By: heather http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-126708 heather Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:12:32 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-126708 I grew up from the age of 6 thrugh high school on medications for adhd. i started off taking ritalin three times a day but the dose was smaller through out the day then i took concerta and ended with adderral and i really feel like concerta did well. after about a year of being on adderrall i told my mom i wasnt going to be taking it anymore because it made me feel like a zombie and i just wasnt myself on it I grew up from the age of 6 thrugh high school on medications for adhd. i started off taking ritalin three times a day but the dose was smaller through out the day then i took concerta and ended with adderral and i really feel like concerta did well. after about a year of being on adderrall i told my mom i wasnt going to be taking it anymore because it made me feel like a zombie and i just wasnt myself on it

]]> By: jt http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-122335 jt Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:38:49 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-122335 i just eat them to get high. i just eat them to get high.

]]> By: Kris http://healthlifeandstuff.com/2009/12/the-ten-most-important-adhd-meds/comment-page-2/#comment-120752 Kris Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:11:56 +0000 http://healthlifeandstuff.com/?p=1408#comment-120752 Shamika- My son has had issues with weight loss also. The doc put him on Cyproheptad 4mg to increase his appetite. He has gained weight and is growing taller again. He stopped growing because he wasn't eating, not because the Vyvanse stunted his growth. The doc said he has started puberty, so everything was good except the weight. I know it's overwhelming to put your child on another med, but my son is thriving and happy. Untreated, ADHD can lead to bigger problems when they are teenagers. Please forgive my earlier post that got quite lengthy also! Shamika-

My son has had issues with weight loss also. The doc put him on Cyproheptad 4mg to increase his appetite. He has gained weight and is growing taller again. He stopped growing because he wasn’t eating, not because the Vyvanse stunted his growth. The doc said he has started puberty, so everything was good except the weight. I know it’s overwhelming to put your child on another med, but my son is thriving and happy. Untreated, ADHD can lead to bigger problems when they are teenagers.

Please forgive my earlier post that got quite lengthy also!

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