Comments on: Problems With the Daytrana ADHD Patch?

By: Managing Editor

Managing Editor — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:42:23 +0000

Hi folks,

We’ve had such a response to this thread (as well as to our previous thread about problems with the Daytrana patch) that we’ve made another post and a new discussion thread:

http://counsellingresource.com/features/2007/07/16/daytrana-patch-resources/

Please head on over to the new Daytrana patch thread if you’d like to leave a comment or share your experiences with the medication!

Many thanks,
Greg

By: More Resources on Problems With the Daytrana ADHD Patch

More Resources on Problems With the Daytrana ADHD Patch — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:38:18 +0000

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By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:48:14 +0000

Our 10MG patches were lot 2296311 exp 10-2008. We just got 20MG patches, lot 255111 exp 04-2009. They work perfectly–backing peels off nicely and it stayed on during swimming. Maybe Shire is making progress?!?

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:31:00 +0000

I found Tegaderm, but my son didn’t like it because it adhered so tightly and was painful to remove. The BandAid Water Block Plus large band aids are working like a charm, though.

We did have to go to two 10MG patches. It’s time to refill, so I’ve asked for 20MG patches.

So far I’ve just been putting the patch on him when he wakes up (around 7). I figure even when school starts next year that will give him an hour or an hour and a half for it to kick in.

By: Shari

Shari — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:42:19 +0000

Camilla, My 8 year old son was diagnosed last fall also.Our story is a lot like yours,except we started him on Focalin 10mg XR from Jan-May. We had the same problems as you and noticed the meds were wearing off around 2, we have just started him on the Daytrana 10mg patch. We have had a hard time with removing the backing, but freezing for 5 min. does seem to help. As for irrtiablity, we have found that fish oil has helped a lot! I give him 1 packet of Coromega orange flavor, its a pudding like alternative to capsules, which since my son has a hard time with pills, works out great and he loves the taste! He’s getting 2000mg a day and the Doctor said that’s great! I can’t believe the change in his disposition, we actually started him on the fish oil before the meds and saw a big change. The meds really help with focusing. Good luck.

By: Lisa B

Lisa B — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:01:52 +0000

I am just starting my oldest son on the patch. He is diagnosed with Autism. We are hoping that it will help control his outbursts.

By: wendy

wendy — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:55:51 +0000

My 7 year old son has been using the patch for approximately 7 months. It’s worked the best of anything we’ve tried so far (Strattera, Focalin, & extended release Focalin.) We do put it on him before he even wakes up for best results.
We’ve had the same frustrations with removing the backing. I called the company and the rep. explained to me how to remove the backing “properly” which frankly caused me to laugh out loud. I asked her if SHE had ever removed the back of a patch and she admitted she had not. Suggested she actually try what company is advising parents to do.
What I have found actually works best with removal is speed. We use some hemastats left over from an ER visit (kind of like tweezers which when closed will keep a tight grip), get a good grip and rip quickly. Works better than freezing, rolling, etc.
The GOOD news is that the last box we got (10 mg), EVERY patch has peeled off beautifully without any of the aforementioned theatrics. Maybe Shire has finally fixed the problem!!

By: Camilla

Camilla — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 07:25:43 +0000

My son was diagonosed ADD in fall of 2006, he went on the patch and within 4-5 days we were seeing results in the classroom as far as focusing and getting work done. His self esteem is fantastic because he can sit in class and get his work done. I put the patch on between 6-6:30 (school starts at 8:15) and we take it off at 3:00. I alternate hips and use cortizone for the skin irritation. He has been swimming and we have had no problems. His docter does not have him on the patch weekends, holidays or on summer vacations (main use is for focusing in school, we are very lucky that he does not have many of the problems associated with ADD).Less hungry at lunch,somewhat irrtiable in the evenings and energy surge at bedtime has been the only cons associated with the medication. He eats a larger breakfast and dinner,we upped his physical activity afte school but still not sure what to do about the irrtiablity issue (we were told that this might become a problem. Any ideas or comments? Thanks

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:24:56 +0000

Cindy
It usually takes about 1 1/2 hours to kick in but I promise it is so worth it. You’ll get use to it.
Kecia
I think you will be really happy with the patch once you get a batch that will come off the backing. Hang in there!

By: Kecia

Kecia — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 19:25:09 +0000

My daughter was just given her first ADHD medicine and it is the patch. I thought this was going to be the greatest thing. Unfortunately, I have had to open 4 patches to find one that will come off of the protective liner. I went to the pharmacy, but since it is sunday we are kind of stuck…he said he would do whatever it takes to help me with this. I am going to try putting them in the fridge and see if that helps. In response to Valerie on May 8th, I have the same lot number as you (2296311 exp 10-2008) and am wondering if there was a problem with this lot.