Daytrana User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2021

For ADHD "My son is on the spectrum with the most severe form of ADD/ADHD. We have been through every stimulant to non-stimulant that they make, and nothing worked. We got somewhat close with dextroamphetamine, and my son stayed on it for two years, but we had to give him 20 in the AM and 20 in the afternoon just for him to stay focused. Summertime rolled around, and I addressed the concerns to his specialist. She finally wanted to try Daytrana. At first, I have to be honest, I had zero hope in a patch. But I thought, why not? We tried everything else. On the 10 mg, I did see a little bit of a difference, but I wasn't sure and was almost giving in to my no hope. But we bumped it up to 20 mg, and holy cow! I cried last night because the first time in 6 years, I was able to have an actual conversation with my son. He has been eating great on it, speaking better than I've ever heard him before. I do not give reviews at all whatsoever. But this was a life changer for my son, and I cannot be any more happy."

• lov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 2, 2016

For ADHD "I have been taking Daytrana since 2010. It works great, but now I have partial heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. I didn't abuse the patch, I took one 30 mg patch a day! I'm 35, and now it doesn't work like it used to because of one side effect that it gave me. So yes, use with caution and don't use it every day if you don't have to!"

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2009

For ADHD "My son has autism, OCD, and ADHD. This medication has made a tremendous difference! Before Daytrana, he was taking timed release Focalin XR capsules. We had to empty the capsules into a spoon for him to swallow with water because he cannot swallow pills. We also tried the liquid compounded form. Both forms were short-acting because he couldn't swallow the capsule, so he had to take it three times per day. Because he was not getting a steady, controlled dose, he was not as focused as he is now with the Daytrana. He also had sleep difficulty for two years while taking Focalin. Not any longer! He can focus, eat, and sleep. He does have red skin underneath the patch, which disappears after removal."

• Mum...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 5, 2017

For ADHD "When my son couldn't swallow, the patch was the perfect alternative for his ADD. He never did have the hyperactivity. We used it for years, but he developed a nasty allergic skin reaction to it, and we had to stop using it. We miss the ease of it and the simplicity of the 8 a.m.-6 p.m. use of it. By bedtime, he was ready to sleep. With Concerta, he has to take Benadryl to help him sleep. If only they could have fixed that problem."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 20, 2021

For ADHD "I have been on Daytrana since I was 14-15 years old. I’m 28 now. It has been great. I have ADHD combined type and GAD. I had tried so many as a child, and this is so much different and so much better. No crash! I focus, and it has helped me to be the best I can be! Especially through high school, college, and grad school! I used to be on the 30 mg since the start, but once I hit 24-25 years old, my heart was going too fast, and I realized I didn't need as much anymore. Now I’m on the 20 mg, and it is just as good as it has been for years! There’s the lack of appetite, but that has subsided since going down in dosage. I love that even if I wake up late on the weekends, I won’t be up all night like I would with an ER pill."

• Cam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 16, 2018

For ADHD "My son was diagnosed with ADHD, he is 8 years old. This medication changed his world. Unfortunately, no pharmacies in five surrounding counties have the patch, and we had to switch to a pill medication, which doesn't work for us that well. I hope the patch will come back."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2009

For ADHD "My son has been on several different ADHD medications. He had been on one for a couple of years, and it wasn't having the effect it should after so long, so they changed him to Daytrana. He was so out of control on this medication. It actually seemed to make his impulse issues and attention worse. We discontinued the patch after the 2nd week. Hopefully, it's positive for others, just definitely not the one for my son."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2015

For ADHD "I started taking Daytrana a few days ago. It is mostly good, but my only problem is my loss of appetite. For the past two days, I've really only eaten breakfast, and that's when I just put the patch on. I have barely eaten anything besides little spoonfuls of soup and mac and cheese."

• Chr...
• July 22, 2016

For ADHD "Daytrana really helped with my ADD, as it is a time-release patch rather than a pill, and the pills don't usually keep me medicated long enough. I process them too fast. So the patches work great. Minimal skin irritation. However, it may have caused some kind of dependency issue. Because I now rely on the Daytrana to help me focus, I find it difficult to focus without it, to the point of being unmotivated and grumpy if I don't apply the patch. But nothing major."

• Anonymous
• December 3, 2009

For ADHD "My teenage daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD, to no surprise to anyone. She managed well until high school and was then put on Daytrana. She has experienced no side effects except a decrease in appetite, and if she keeps the patch on too long, she might have difficulty falling asleep. Her focus has improved substantially, and she is able to do her schoolwork. However, as everyone knows, this medication only solves one piece of the puzzle. Overall, she does not seem to have the rebound issues that people have with the medications taken by mouth."

• Big...
• October 6, 2009

For ADHD "Used this for recently diagnosed adult ADD (no hyperactivity). What a difference it made. Started at 30 mg, finished at 40 mg (30 mg plus 10 mg patch). I finally finished my last class for a long-overdue college degree, and my family relationship has improved because I am able to stay on task, keep commitments, and be focused and present when with other people. I loved putting it on and forgetting it until my alarm reminded me to remove it late in the day. Unfortunately, the skin itching and rashes got to be severe, perhaps because I wore the patch from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. I went off the patch and still had red marks and raised bumps weeks later. I'm switching to Vyvanse next month."

• Ali...
• January 20, 2013

For ADHD "We had tried the patch when our son was 5 1/2 years old. We have tried many stimulant medications that do not last the amount of time it states it should, so we tried Daytrana. This was not for us. My son was out of control, increased aggression, impulsivity, and couldn't sit still to save his life. My son does deal with other mental health disorders such as SPD, ODD, ADHD, GAD, and a mood disorder. We are currently on Focalin XR 15 mg in the morning and 10 mg XR about 12 pm. Focalin has been the best we found, but still, I think it causes his other diagnoses to shine through a bit more."

• KBa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 23, 2021

For ADHD "My son has been on this medicine for 8 years. I sometimes have to go to the ends of the earth to get it, but it changed our lives. We tried Focalin when he was small, and it made him moody and angry. A friend's son used this med, and we tried it and have never gone back. I wish they made a 40mg patch because insurance will not pay for two boxes, and sometimes we need a higher dose. 30mg is as high as it goes, and it can be very hard to get as there have been recalls, and it's just not something pharmacies have sitting on the shelf. This medicine has been a Godsend to us."

• To...
• June 30, 2017

For ADHD "I was trying to fall asleep for 20 minutes, then I said, oh crap, I forgot to take it off. So now I will be awake for 3 more hours. It is very bad if you are a busy person like me. Ugh, so tired but can't sleep."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2009

For ADHD "Love the results we're getting, but now we have side effects - severe side effects. Just found out by coming to this site that it can cause seizures, which is what we are going through now. My son had a seizure last night, but the ER doctor told us that there have been no reports of it causing seizures...hmmm...interesting."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2017

For ADHD "My son is 4 years old, and today was his first time with the Daytrana patch. The doctor gave him the 30 mg. He was going crazy, shaking his hands, moving his mouth side to side, sticking out his tongue, couldn't stay still. I think it was way too high of a dose for him, and he doesn't really want to eat."

• jbb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2020

For ADHD "I am not a fan of this med, Daytrana. It left me with horrible rashes, is a hassle compared to a pill, and is uncomfortable. Many pharmacies have trouble getting it. As well, I do not feel alert at all, I feel spaced out."

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2008

"My son was on Daytrana, it worked so well. He would still be on it if we could have gotten the dosage right. The 10 mg wasn't strong enough, the 15 mg affected his diet too much, and he lost weight. The only other problems we had out of it were the patch itself-sometimes the plastic back didn't want to peel off, and/or the patch wouldn't stick right."

• Sou...
• June 22, 2016

For ADHD "Daytrana made me manic, paranoid, and eventually psychotic. I had no difficulty stopping using it-no cravings. After I was off it, I had withdrawal symptoms the likes of which I cannot describe; simply sheer misery and dread, almost total insomnia. It lasted 1.5 years."

• Mel...
• October 7, 2016

For ADHD "My daughter was on Daytrana for ten years, and yes, it did help keep her calm and focused during school, but at what cost. She was put on it from 2007 till 2016. Her school requested for her to be put on ADHD medication. Daytrana was prescribed by her doctor since we couldn't get her to take pills. You basically apply it on top of your ovaries if you are a girl. Of course, I asked all of the questions that a concerned parent would. Here we are ten years later, and she is fifteen and flat-chested and just now finally got her period. I am now wondering if she can even have children later on, of course, but worrying. Our other daughter is 11, got her period, and is about a B cup, and she is a foot taller, she, however, is not ADHD or on meds."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 13, 2016

For ADHD "This is the only medication that helps my son function throughout the day without any outbursts."

• Jos...
• October 26, 2016

For ADHD "My son has been on since 3. He is 12, and this shortage sucks."

• ama...
• October 20, 2008

For ADHD "The actual effects were great. I did not experience any negative effects except for nausea on the first couple of days."

• hol...
• June 25, 2008

For ADHD "I think it works better with less digestive side effects. Not as hyper-focused, just the right focus."

• Eev...
• October 5, 2009

For ADHD "This patch was not very useful to me. All it did was irritate my skin and cause a huge loss in appetite. While on this, however, I lost no weight."