ADHD/ADD Medication

The Business of ADHD Medication - Vyvanse and Adderall XR

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

Shire, the maker of Vyvanse and Adderall – is potentially a target for acquisition by larger multinational pharmaceutical companies. What will this mean to the market of ADHD medications? That’s unclear.
If you read to halfway down this article – you will learn that Shire is trying to switch everyone from Adderall XR to Vyvanse, because Adderall is losing its patent very soon.
It is a very strategic process…

Link: http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsStory.aspx?cpath=20080...

The Business of ADHD Medication - Strattera

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

This article is a business article – going over the finances of Strattera.
Even though doctors and advocacy groups look at scientific data to understand medication, it is also important to understand that business conditions impact the medicines available as well.

Link: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080120/...

Antidepressants and Suicidality

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

Although this is not specific to ADD/ADHD alone – often times antidepressants are used in ADD/ADHD.
This resource shares the FDA’s most recent warnings about suicidal ideas CAUSED by antidepressant medications.
A must read if you are considering or taking these medications.

Link: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01624.html

Strattera - the Non Stimulant for ADHD

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

Strattera is a non stimulant for ADHD. As the first non stimulant approved for ADHD, many people wonder how it works. This article summarizes the nature of this medicine and how it works.

Link: http://www.addadhdblog.com/how-does-strattera-work/

Cardiac Side Effects to Psychiatric Medication

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

A new study looked at the most serious potential side effects to ADHD medication – i.e. Cardiac side effects. It found that cardiac events are quite rare – see the article to learn more.

Link: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20071205/heart-events-rar...

Video - The Medicated Child

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

This is a link to a video called: Frontline – The Medicated Child.
You are able to watch the whole video from this webpage.

Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/medicatedchild/

Vyvanse for Adults With ADD or ADHD

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

This article reviews the FDA’s recent decision to approve Vyvanse for adults with ADD and ADHD.

Link: http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-approved-for-adults-with-...

Concerta

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

This is the corporate website for Concerta.
Although it could be construed as ‘propaganda’, it does have a lot of relevant information, and some videos which may be helpful to people.

Link: http://www.concerta.net

LiquADD - New Liquid Medicine for ADHD

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

The FDA has just approved a new liquid medicine for ADD – called ‘liquADD’. It will be marketed in the US starting in the 2nd quarter of 2008.

Link: http://www.addadhdblog.com/liquadd-a-new-liquid-medicine-for...

The Business of ADHD Medication

DrHandelman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

This is an article discussing the business strategies of Shire – the maker of Adderall XR and Vyvanse. It discusses how Shire is trying to get doctors to switch their patients from Adderall XR to Vyvanse to help with its profitability.

Link: http://www.addadhdblog.com/the-business-of-adhd-medication/