Happy New Year to all my fellow ADHD friends. Remember, you DO NOT have a disorder. I hate that. You have a very unique...
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Book/Audio Suggested Reading: Shadow Syndromes, by John Ratey, M.D. Driven to Distraction, by Edward Hollowell, M.D. Women With Attention Deficit, by Sari Solden Crazy Busy,...
Perspectives by Penny - ADHD
ADHD… Perspectives by Penny I hope I can accomplish through the privilege of writing this blog helping someone gain more insight into understanding the challenges...
Russell Barkley, Ph.D., is considered by many professionals to be the most authoritative expert (researcher), on the cognitive/behavioral aspects of ADHD.
Russell Barkley, Ph.D., is considered by many professionals to be the most authoritative expert (researcher), on the cognitive/behavioral aspects of ADHD. In his book, Adult...
Can stimulants permanently stunt growth in children?
I have not seen previous reports of permanent growth suppression from long-term use of stimulants during childhood. Expert consensus and my clinical experience is that...
I took Adderall for ADHD. I then switched to Vyvanse for 2 months. It stopped working. I have anxiety and moodiness on it…which makes the ADHD worse. I can't concentrate and am going back to the doctor. What do you recommend and should I take Tenex?
What does it mean when stimulants stop working and/or start causing anxiety or moodiness? Stimulants usually have a stronger effect when they are first started...
My doctor prescribed methylphenidate for weight gain from Effexor and Lexapro. It makes me sleepy/drowsy. Is there a better drug for appetite suppression?
There are occasional patients who become sluggish or sedated with methylphenidate for reasons that aren't clear. If you are taking Effexor or Lexapro in the...
My brother is 16 and he has ADHD. What is the right starting dose for medication?
It is usually better to start low and increase until no additional benefits or side-effects. Weight can be used to determine maximum dose, 2mg/kg for methylphenidate...
I have Mitral Valve Prolapse and also have ADD. I have just been prescribed Vyvanse. In the afternoon I have experienced difficulty getting a deep breath and also tiredness in my left arm. I have also had pain in my lower abdomen. I take Toprol for the MVP. I have been taking Vyvanse for 2 weeks. Could the Vyvanse be causing these side-effects?
Vyvanse has less effect on the cardiovascular system than Adderall but all stimulants have possible cardiovascular side-effects. You should stop taking it and see if...