Posts Tagged ‘ADHD’

It seems obvious, as a main issue in ADHD is an inability to pay attention, that an attention-building technique should be helpful. The problem, though, is if people with ADHD will actually be able to sit down and do it!

Shire admits there’s a problem with the Daytrana ADHD patch, and fixes it. Following strong feedback from our readers and other users of the Daytrana patch, the company has announced a ‘voluntary market withdrawal’ of faulty Daytrana patches. The company says it is now using an ‘enhanced process’ to ensure the backing of the patch can be easily removed.

If you’ve been following our articles on reader reports about the Daytrana ADHD patch, you’ll know that reader experiences vary widely. With over 170 comments about the methylphenidate transdermal patch, it’s time for another follow-up — and some additional resources for those experiencing problems with the patch.

Parents continue to experience problems removing the backing of the new Daytrana patch for ADHD, according to user feedback collected at CounsellingResource.com. Nonetheless, we’ve received three times as many reports of positive overall experiences as reports of negative experiences with Daytrana. Our users have also contributed several suggestions about removing the Daytrana patch adhesive from the skin, and many questions about using the medication. For example, is it OK to cut the patches in half or thirds?

Research conducted at a Cincinnati children’s hospital reveals a correlation between prenatal tobacco exposure and ADHD, and between higher blood levels of lead and ADHD. Could these two factors be responsible for over half a million cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the US alone?