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Medication

An Informed Decision: Medication

November 3, 2009

If you’re considering going off medication, experts advise doing so only with the approval of your doctor. He may give you the green light, or he may suggest other options, such as adding psychotherapy or ADHD coaching to your drug regimen. Your doctor may be able to ease your concerns by adjusting the drug’s dosage [...]

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Advances in the Understanding and Management of AD/HD – video

November 2, 2009

Russell Barkley, Ph.D., discusses the recent advancements in understanding the nature and subtyping of ADHD as well as recent discoveries in what might cause the disorder and medications that might help treat ADHD. Dr. Barkley’s website can be found at:www.russellbarkley.org Books and Videos by Dr. Barkley:  CLICK HERE

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What Medication Can… And Can’t Do

October 29, 2009

Deciding whether or not to take medication for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is never easy. Complicating this decision are erroneous expectations as to the potential benefits of stimulant medication. Even when medication does work, it is still not a cure all. Here are the facts: What Medicines Can Do What Medicines Can’t Do Decrease Activity Level [...]

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Diagnosing AD/HD

October 29, 2009

Early diagnosis, appropriate treatment , education & understanding: critical factors in determining the future success of individuals with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD). Diagnosing Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (abbreviated as ADD in this report) is an invisible disability. It is a neurobiological disorder that affects behavior, self-control, motivation, motor activity, impulsivity, emotions, [...]

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Common Medications for Treatment of ADHD

October 12, 2009

Adderall amphetamine/dextroamphetamine amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (generic) amphetamine/dextroamphetamine Adderall XR amphetamine/dextroamphetamine Concerta methylphenidate Daytrana methylphenidate Dexadrine dextroamphetamine dextroamphetamine (generic) Focalin dexmethylphenidate Focalin XR dexmethylphenidate Metadate CD methylphenidate Metadate ER methylphenidate Methylin methylphenidate Methylin ER methylphenidate Ritalin (generic) methylphenidate Ritalin methylphenidate Ritalin SR methylphenidate Ritalin XR methlylphenidate Strattera atomoxetine Vyvanse lisdexamfetamine

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ADD/ADHD Prescription Assistance Programs

October 9, 2009

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance This Partnership helps qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through public or private programs. There are 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 offered by pharmaceutical companies. For more information, visit www.pparx.org or call toll-free: 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)

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