Daytrana for ADHD User Reviews (Page 2)

• nor...
• November 11, 2014

"This is my wonder medicine for my 11-year-old son. He hates taking the pills, and they were making him sick, so we went to the doctor in August 2014, and I asked him if we could try the patches. He said sure, and I love this patch. Thanks for making this. And I did not know about putting the patches in the fridge because I do have a hard time peeling them, so I'm going to give that a try."

• Fru...
• October 4, 2016

"Daytrana works the best out of everything we've tried for my 10-year-old son. However, it is absolutely ridiculous that this drug has been nearly impossible to find for nearly a year! I have been told for the past 6 months that the problem will be solved 'in the 3rd quarter of the year.' It's now October, and it's still nearly impossible to get. Every month, I spend at least a week or more trying to track it down (yes, I use their pharmacy locator service-with mixed results. Their staff doesn't always seem to try very hard). They are jeopardizing patient care for reasons that I can't fathom. We pay $267/box out of pocket. How hard is it to make more?"

• cru...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 29, 2020

"This medication changed my life. I've been through virtually the whole gambit of ADD meds. I started on it two years ago, and it is truly a miracle drug for me. For the first time in my life (and I'm 40), I have lived a productive and meaningful life. I used to be so disconnected from the world and people, but now I can engage. It's amazing. I can't imagine going back to how life was before I was on the patch. Thank you to whoever invented it!"

• mat...
• May 7, 2009

"We love the patch. The results with Daytrana are amazing. He still eats before applying and after taking it off, his personality hasn't changed, just his behavior. The only negative thing I can say is the red mark the patch leaves after you take it off, my son always says it itches."

• Bes...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 22, 2016

"My 8-year-old son has ADHD with an anxiety disorder. We started on Ritalin IR when he was 7, and it was great at first, but his body started metabolizing them quickly. We increased the dose, and then he just became more irritable. We tried Adderall next, which was awful for him. His doctor wanted to either try Concerta or Daytrana. I asked if we could try Daytrana because I had read good reviews. This is the absolute best med we have tried. He has been on the lowest 10 mg patch for over a year. We put him on a prescription called Vayarin over the summer, which is a natural omega-3 phosphatidylserine supplement that fixed the anxiety. He has no issues and is like the other kids now. Thankful for both meds that helped him!"

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2019

"I have been on the Daytrana patch for almost a week now. My problem was impulse control. I’m 51 years old, and I have to say this patch has helped me so very much. My brain and thoughts would not turn off when I went to bed. Now, thanks to Daytrana, I’m focused during the day and can easily fall asleep at night. No more issues with impulse control! Best medication ever. I put the patches on my hips, and I also use the back of my shoulders as well."

• AMA...
• September 14, 2015

"My son has had great results with this patch. He is 7 and on the 10 mg. He definitely has loss of appetite during the day, and it's hard to get him to sleep at a reasonable time, but he has had a complete turnaround at school. Since I know all ADHD meds have the same side effects I stated, my only real complaint is how it irritates his skin. He has taken it off several times due to itchiness (which does seem to go away after a couple of hours). As for getting the backing off, I 'warm it' between my palms for a minute or two and peel from the pointed part of the backing. Works perfectly."

• ste...
• March 26, 2010

"My son is 10 years old and has ADHD. He has been on the patch for 4-5 months, and the only side effect that he has is a redness where the patch was. Other than that, it's a miracle patch. His grades have doubled, and the lowest grade he has gotten is one C. He wears it from 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM. I love it, it calms him down, and he is happy to do his homework. I can only praise this medicine. Some will give negative and positive reviews about the patch because it will affect everyone differently."

• Mom...
• September 14, 2009

"My daughter was on the Daytrana patch for 2 years and did very well during most of that time. Daytrana was a breath of fresh air. She was still a normal child with high spirits. She did well in school and maintained friendships. My complaints about the Daytrana patch were the skin irritation. Her skin reddened and eventually scarred. It would take at least 2 hours in the morning to 'kick in,' which was hell for her homeroom and 1st hour teachers. 2 hours after removal, she was EXTREMELY hyperactive. Days without the patch were agonizing at best because her behavior was so over the top. She also did not eat while the patch was on. However, the benefits outweighed the negatives for me."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 12, 2017

"My son, who is 12, was diagnosed when he was in 2nd grade. We tried everything before medication. When we tried meds, the first one made him lose weight, fast. The second gave him a nasty tic that thankfully went away as soon as he stopped the med. The third worked for a couple of years, and around January of last year, we started to have problems, so his doctor recommended Daytrana. It has been wonderful for my son! Easy to use, he handles this for himself each day and takes it off when he gets home from school. The patch effects last long enough for him to do his homework. He does have issues with weight gain and sleep, but he uses melatonin before bed if he feels like he will not be able to shut down. The shortage is killing us!"

• Eri...
• February 10, 2010

"I am a 22-year-old female. Hated the significant side effects of Vyvanse 60 mg. Hated Intuniv. Love the patch. Allows me to control the medication. I usually take it off about 7 hours after putting it on. This allows me to sleep at night. I can focus at work very well and no significant drop. I realized I cannot blow dry my hair or go tanning with it on or I would get a big burst of medication! Sometimes have a hard time sleeping if I don't take it off early!"

• cas...
• October 11, 2010

"I just started Daytrana 30 mg after being on another generic version of methylphenidate 10 mg 3 times a day, and all I can say is Daytrana is the best. I do not get the ups and downs with the pill form. Instant-release Ritalin, and I also like how I do not have to keep taking pills all day long. Daytrana is so much smoother. I was amazed at how it kept a steady supply of methylphenidate in my system. I also believe since it slowly releases, I do not feel jittery, and I actually had a great appetite. The only thing I would still change is I would make the part that you peel off hard. Since it's flexible, it takes a little work to peel the back off. I can deal with it though since it's the best ADD medicine I have found out there."

• Anonymous
• April 11, 2017

"Tips for taking off the patch: use oil (we use Skin So Soft, but any oil will work) to rub into the skin around the edges of the patch and let it sit for a little bit... maybe about 20-30 seconds... pull it gently while continuing to rub oil into the edges a little at a time, repeat. The oil dissolves the 'glue' and also helps remove the sticky residue that shows up a day later, easier to just wipe off after being sprayed with a mist of oil than scrubbed off with soap and water. Breakfast is all ready to eat when she wakes up; sometimes I make a high-calorie, high-nutrient smoothie and give it to her while she's still in bed, put the patch on at the same time, let her snooze for 20 more minutes; PM gets high-cal/high-nutrient snack."

• Liz...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 15, 2016

"I was first put on the Daytrana patch back in 2005, my freshman year of high school. I have been on and off it, due to not needing it at some times. I am 25 years old now and still only need 20 mg patches. I have not had any issues with this medication aside from the fact that some of the backings on the patches won't come off sometimes. It can leave a sticky residue on my skin, but nothing that bothers me. I just restarted this back up and have noticed a decrease in appetite, but once my levels get back to normal, appetite also comes back. I highly recommend keeping communication with your doctor about anything that feels 'off' to you. While on this medicine, my grades have always come up from D's and C's to A's and B's."

• For...
• December 16, 2016

"After my 10 years, I tried about every medication. He started Daytrana, it is absolutely the miracle medication. He is in honors classes and is able to tolerate his day-to-day routine. We put it on him before he gets up in the morning. Without the medication or on oral doses, he is very unmanageable and even aggressive at times. We use Ritalin tablets when he does not have school, this helps with his weight, but his behavior is out of control. He really cannot go to school without his patches. We need the Daytrana!!"

• Anonymous
• January 3, 2012

"My 5-year-old son has severe ADHD and started on this patch 4 months ago. Although it really does what it says, it leaves him with severe rashes and muscle tenderness. I am looking into alternatives now."

• Anonymous
• November 27, 2011

"I'm eighteen, and I've had ADD all my life, though I'm only now trying medication for it. Daytrana helped me a little, but my dosage was too low. I started out on the 10 mg patch. The biggest issue with it was weight loss. Now, let me begin by saying that before the appointment where I was diagnosed, I had just eaten lunch. Shortly after starting Daytrana, I caught a cold that lasted about two weeks, recovered, then caught another two-week cold. I did notice that I was less hungry while using the patch. Didn't eat breakfast before my checkup. My weight went from 120 to 114 lbs. The doctor took me off Daytrana and switched me to Strattera, which has been a nightmare. While on Daytrana, I felt more awake, but not necessarily more focused."

• MS...
• April 28, 2009

"My 6-year-old daughter was put on Daytrana about 8 months after trying Vyvanse and Strattera without success. We had immediate results. She was focused, and even her handwriting improved. The patch did leave a red mark that I found Eucerin cream was good for. Here is the but: she developed a tic. Don't let this discourage you. I know of others on Daytrana who have been taking it for over a year with no tics. It really worked great."

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2010

"My 8-year-old son has been on Daytrana for approximately 6 months, and I have to say, of all the ADHD medicines out there, this is the best. We have tried almost every ADHD medicine out there, and nothing lasted as long as it was supposed to or had no effect whatsoever. The only problem with the patch is its sticking. It never seems to stick, and in the summer, I had to find something waterproof to put over it."

• dcs...
• February 24, 2017

"I was diagnosed with ADD in elementary school. I have taken three different kinds of ADD medication, and Daytrana has worked the best by far! Strattera made me feel weird as a child. Adderall was terrible for me! I was mean and agitated easily, got headaches a lot, just an all-around bad experience for me. I had taken Daytrana in high school and liked it, so when I went home for Christmas break from my first semester at college and told my mom I wanted back on medication, I quit taking Adderall, but needed something bad! I went back on Daytrana, have been on it for a year and a half now, and I made the Athletic Presidential Honor Roll for my conference! Daytrana = miracle and a yes for all ADD people!"

• sno...
• March 17, 2011

"I am an adult on this medicine now for a little over a month. I could not sleep at night because I could not get my brain to 'turn off.' I had a constant headache and horrible migraines, which I am treated for by a neurologist. My blood pressure was out of control most days, over 175 with the bottom number in the high 90s to 110. Not good. Since being on it, I have not had one migraine; my blood pressure is in the 120s over 60 to 70s, and I can put it on and go right to sleep if I want to. I actually sleep through the night now. I cannot tell you how happy I am to feel so good. Side effect: the patch leaves red skin that does not heal for days. I am so excited. My son takes Concerta now for 6 years and has good results but not like this."

• Cat...
• March 28, 2017

"My daughter has tried almost every ADHD drug there is. She is a junior in high school and has a very busy schedule. Daytrana is the only way she is able to get her homework done. She takes the patch off an hour before she is done, and off to sleep she goes. This is the only medication that does not have harsh side effects for her. I hate that I have to drive all over town to find a pharmacy that has it in stock. I sure hope this shortage ends soon!"

• Cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2017

"First, any doctor that would prescribe a 30-milligram patch for a 4-year-old should have his/her license removed. My son, who is 7, has never done better in school or socially until we started the patch in 1/17. It may not be for every child, but it has changed our lives, and I don't say that lightly. If your insurance doesn't cover Daytrana, you can use a coupon for better pricing, as well as the manufacturer's coupon."

• caf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2015

"LOVE the way this medicine works. We could just leave it on a little longer to get through homework time! BUT the irritation was just too much for her skin. She had raised welts/sores for several weeks after discontinuing the meds."

• Ner...
• August 11, 2016

"My 9-year-old daughter was on the Daytrana 10 mg patch the last half of the school year. The Daytrana patch did eliminate the spacing out, and she did excel in her classes the last quarter of the school year. She brought her D's and U's up to C's and B's. I took her off the medication over the summer, and now she's been back on the same 10 mg Daytrana patch for 4 days. She has barely been able to eat anything. She cries because of the constant stomach pain. She's been complaining that her vision is getting blurry (which is listed as a known side effect). She has also been throwing up about once a day. I'm currently trying to work with the specialist to see if this will even out or if I should pull her off the patch ASAP."