Adderall XR is produced by pharmaceutical giant Shire. It is FDA-approved for treating adult ADHD. It is an amphetamine-based stimulant that comes in capsules that are filled with tiny beads of the medication. There is no set dose for treating adult ADHD, but Shire recommends starting with the lowest effective dose to minimize adverse affects. […]
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In 2007, the FDA approved Vyvanse for the management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, in children. For many children, this approval marks a change from one classification of stimulation to another classification of stimulation, often producing completely different reactions and side effects. As a parent of teenagers suffering from ADHD, I can personally attest […]
Developed by New River Pharmaceuticals (now known as Shire Pharmaceuticals), Vyvanse is a commonly prescribed drug in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, in patients as young as six years of age. Just how safe and effective is Vyvanse at treating this disorder, and do the possible side effects and […]
Stimulants such as Concerta, Adderall, and Vyvanse may be the answer to the prayers of a parent with an ADHD child when it comes to focus and attention, but the side effects that they introduce can be just as concerning until you figure out how to manage them. Having three children diagnosed with some form […]