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23 Dec 2006 @ 4:50 AM
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| Tina |
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Daytrana
Well I've spoken to my doctor about trying the Daytrana patch. He's not ready to do that. I'm ready to stop taking the pills. I guess that I will talk with him again so he will know just how interested I am in using this patch. |
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24 Dec 2006 @ 2:06 PM
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| pilxey99 |
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My son's doctor...
I know that my son's doctor didnt want to give him the patch yet. she said it was to new and that she wanted to see the results with other people before she gave it out to her patients. |
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31 Dec 2006 @ 7:50 AM
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| RyansMom |
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Focalin & Daytrana
My son has severe AD/HD - diagnosed in kindergarten. His pediatrician had us go to a psychiatrist. We finally got to see a child psychiatrist and he gave us prescriptions for both Focalin and also for the Daytrana patch. We tried the patch on my son (he's 10) yesterday and so far, it seemed to work out fine. He said it was mildly itchy at first, but then he didn't even think about it after a while. When my husband took it off him, he said it hurt only a little bit, but after a bit, he didn't even think about it. I guess time will tell. But, sofar, I am happy with the patch. We gave my son a choice, and he chose to try the Patch rather than taking a pill. Also, the patch doesn't go through the liver which is a good thing. If your doctors won't let you try the patch, then go to some one who will. |
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6 Jan 2007 @ 1:41 PM
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We had to experiment with the dosage
My son has been using the Daytrana patch since Nov. The psychiatrist told me that it is the same medication that is in the Ritalin. He has done GREAT with it! We were having horrible battles over swallowing the pills. We had to experiment with the dosage to find the right one. I do notice that his skin is red when removing the patch. Since you alternate hips, it has not been a problem so far. Good luck. |
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6 Jan 2007 @ 1:54 PM
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Thanks
Thanks for the replies. |
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18 Jan 2007 @ 5:07 PM
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patch
Can you tell me more about this patch since I am ADD/ADHD it may be something I would like because it doesn't go to the liver |
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19 Jan 2007 @ 10:42 AM
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Methylphenidate
It is Methylphenidate in time release patch. I am tired of pills so I asked if I can try the patch. It can last for 12 hrs but is suggested to be removed after 5 hrs. You adjust it to your time or work schedule. I will talk more to my doc tomorrow so I can let you know more then. You wear it on your hip and alternate hips each day. Hope that this helped a little bit. You can find info on it on the computer also. |
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19 Jan 2007 @ 3:35 PM
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Sick of pills
Thank You Badger, I will ask my doctor about it. Frankly I am very sick of pills; and sometimes I forget if I took them. Have you ever done that? It stinks because you spend a good 15-20 minutes trying to remember; and if you can't you may as well forget the meds for that time. I haven't taken a medication for 3-4 months; and my husband tells me my ADD/ADHD is more evident. So I need to do something |
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21 Jan 2007 @ 7:47 PM
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Pill boxes with days of the week on them
I would forget to take my pills at work. That's how I got myself in trouble. I would go back on the pills and still ask your doctor about the daytrana. I also have to use one of those pill boxes with days of the week on them to be sure that I did take them. It sure solved that issue. |
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23 Jan 2007 @ 9:12 AM
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My doc
Well I saw my doc yesterday and he said that he doesn't think that I need daytrana |
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23 Jan 2007 @ 11:50 PM
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His reasons about the meds?
what was his reasons about the meds.? if you dont mind me asking? |
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