<p>The LD discussion doesn’t get as much traffic. Has anyone had any experience with the patch for ADD medication.</p>
<p>What med? Why is the patch beingi considered? Is it to handle forgetfullness, or does the patch offer a timed release administration?</p>
<p>I think the drug is ritialin. Not for forgetfullness. But supposedly it doesn’t have the highs and lows of the pill form. Also it can be cut and removed when you no longer need it. It is also supposed to be easier to sleep at night.</p>
<p>I haven’t used patches but what I have heard doesn’t make me want to try them
skin irritation- harder to regulate dose- too much when first patch is applied etc</p>
<p>I know it is hard to remember to take meds- I have been taking one extended adderall every day & that wears off in plenty of time to go to sleep ( if I take it by 6 or 7 am) I actually like Adderall much more than Ritalin- for myself- my kids don’t take Ritalin- my oldest isn’t on any meds- no ins.
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<p>my younger D takes Strattera- which isnt really a stimulant but also only have to take once a day- at minimum dose- higher dose interfered with sleep</p>
<p>Like most medications for other conditions nothing is perfect- but have to decide what works best for you</p>
<p>As an elementary school nurse, I administer quite a few medications, Adderall and Ritalin being the most common. I have seen students switch from the short-acting to the extended-release tabs and I’ve seen them switch to the patch. Most of them end up coming back to the short-acting tabs as they seem to get the best results with those. The doctors with whom I used to work said that short-acting meds tend to work best on younger children due to their faster metabolism. My understanding is that older students and adults do quite well with the extended-release meds.</p>
<p>He has tried Strattera which was a terrible match for him. He now takes adderall XR but his Dr wanted him to try the patch. My son isn’t fond of the adderall but acknowledges the benefits academically. He feels the adderall stunts his creativity</p>
<p>Ask your Dr. about Focalin. It is supposed to have less highs and lows, esp. lows. It costs more, but I have heard the side effects are less.</p>