Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Questions (Page 21)

Is Concerta an "AS NEEDED" medication?

My 8 year old step daughter was diagnosed with ADHD. She has been prescribed Concerta. The school nurse administers it to her daily Mon thru Fri at school. However, my daughter does not get it during the weekends or breaks even if the break is for an extended period. Ex; During a two week break... read more

What does an ADHD blood test test for? Adderal?

I have been on the fence about getting tested for ADHD and finally i did, and my doctor said i showed all of the signs of ADHD all that i needed to do was do a blood sample to check on basic body levels and then he would give me a script for Adderal XR 10mg to start out. 3days/72 hours ish before i... read more

Concerta's effects on Learning new languages, do you learn faster with Concerta?

I'm wondering if anyone tested his ability to learn new languages (say from scratch) and compare it to how it used to be pre-medication? I've been diagnosed with ADD at 24 and I always wanted to learn more languages (advanced in 3 atm) but never really started doing anything toward this... read more

I think I may have accidentally taken 2x 20mgdosages of Ritalin ?

I just had a rather bad argument with my mom over the phone because I am trying to become independent, I have ADHD and Asperger's, and a wonderful Professor at my University has taken me under her wing and is helping me become fully independent. Needless to say I was abit upset and kinda... read more

Is it bad to take two 25 mg Adderall pills in a day?

I have ADD so I use my adderall to focus in school and at work, but every Friday I have to work from 4 - 10. School is from 8 - 3. So when I take my adderall in the morning it has started to, if not stop fully, wear off by half way through my shift. So, I want to take two, one in the morning and... read more

What time in the morning should Concerta 18mg be given, is 11:30 am toolate?

My DAUGHTER gave it at 11:30 am and he did not go to sleep until 2AM.

What would 45 mg of Adderall do to me?

I am 6 feet tall and weight about 200 pounds and was recently was prescribed 30 mg Adderall (not extended release). I take one half of one in the morning around 8 and the other half right around lunch time. I feel like every time I take this dose, it wears off around 4 or 5 in the afternoon. I have... read more

If I have high blood pressure should I stop taking Adderall?

High blood pressure runs in my family. With failed attempts at lowering it through diet and exercise, I'm considering medication. Should I stop my ADHD meds or can I take both? I'm currently on adderall 20 twice a day.

Is bladder control affected by the use of Clonidine HCL, Focalin XR or Risperidone in children?

My grandson is six years old and is on Clonidine HCL, Focalin XR and Risperidone. He has problems going to the bathroom in time to urinate and a real problem with bed-wetting. He also has a real problem being alone in the bathroom at school or at home as well as in any other room of the house... read more

WHAT HAPPENS IF I TAKE A DOUBLE DOSE OF 40mg STRATTERA AT ONE TIME BY MISTAKE?

Vyvanse 30mg. Ok to take several days in a row?

I've been diagnosed with ADD since I was a child, but never liked taking my medications because I always felt kind of weird on them. So I've always kind of tried to take them sparingly. I've been on vyvanse (30mg) for almost 5 years now, but only took it when I felt I really needed... read more

Two concerta 54 mg ?

I'm on 54mg of concerta and I'm wondering if its bad if I toke two of them ? Cause i think I forgot if I already toke one and I don't wanna be hooked on 108 mg :/ so if someone could give me an answer Please let me know .

Is shaking inside yourself normal feeling on the med vyvanse?

my 15yr old tells me he feels as if he is shaking inside. He was placed on vyvanse 30mg 1 week ago. Taken off of straterra 100mg. after being on it for 2 yrs. I'm hoping this is just a side effect that goes away and this is not one that stays with you . Any imput would be helpful. Thank you.

Why isn't Adderall and Vyvanse working for me?

I got diagnosed with ADHD when i was in 4th grade. I didn't start taking medication for it till now (i'm a freshman in college now). I went to a Psychiatrist for it and he started me off with Vyvanse 20mg. He graduatlly gave me a higher dosage such as 40mg, 60mg, and 70mg within a month.... read more

Early Adderall refill request twice; pharmacist to make note/contact doctor?

So I've had ADHD since I was 7 just never took medication for it. But about a month ago I decided with starting a new job I should be on my best game so I went to a psychiatrist and we started testing out different doses. First we tried taking one 10mg two times a day (didn't help) went... read more