It has just been reported that PHARMAC will be funding Strattera in New Zealand. Strattera is also known as Atomoxetine - and is a non-stimulant for the treatment of ADHD. Pharmac funding of Strattera will be `second line`, meaning that they will fund it if both of the stimulant medicines (i.e. ritalin and dexedrine) are not effective for ADHD for the individual, or cause significant side effects. While I am happy for the `Kiwis`to get access to this new medicine with funding, the se

You may be shocked to know that the FDA (The Food and Drug Administration) had to issue a warning to doctors and pediatricians across the nation about psychostimulant drugs used in ADHD medication. They have warned of possible heart complications and even a risk of severe psychiatric symptoms which may develop in children who have been prescribed with these drugs. One of the drugs Strattera has been associated with suicidal thoughts in some children and adolescents. I could only shake my head i

There are now many professional treatments for ADD, ADHD: Drugs: (Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Strattera, etc). Most of these drugs contain methylphenidate, the same ingredient as “speed” on the street where it’s highly illegal, and addictive to many. This type of “medication” does NOT “cure” anything. Suppressing symptoms also suppresses potential. In addition, there are many drug side effects and addictions as serious drawbacks to using Ritalin and similar drugs. Schools like these drugs as

Drugless Therapy for ADD/ADHD November 3rd, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed There are now many professional treatments for ADD, ADHD: Drugs: (Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Strattera, etc). Most of these drugs contain methylphenidate, the same ingredient as “speed” on the street where it’s highly illegal, and addictive to many. This type of “medication” does NOT “cure” anything. Suppressing symptoms also suppresses potential. In addition, there are many drug side effects and addictions as serio

As of today, October 29, 2008, Adderall XR will now be covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit card - by special application only. If you are covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit Card (ODB), your doctor can fill out a Section 8 application to get coverage for Adderall XR for you. The section 8 process already applies to Concerta and Strattera, and I’m happy to see that it will now apply to Adderall XR. Who has the ODB Card? You have access to this card if you are on Ontario Works, are on a dis