Vyvance isn't working!!!

Kathy - posted on 03/07/2009

I've had a similar experience. I talked to our pediatrician about it and she feels this is the best med out there. We've kind of gotten away from some of our behavior modifications so I'm not sure if it's the medicine or us just not sticking to our plan of action.

Nicki - posted on 03/07/2009

What type of antioxidant are you using?

Nicki - posted on 03/07/2009

Although my doctor isn't getting perks from the presciption companies, she did decide to become a member of the wellness company I work for.  I guess so doctors are in the profession to help more than their bank account.  Awesome huh?!!!

Amanda - posted on 03/07/2009

A lot of doctors don't like when people choose to try the holistic or herbal methods as they don't get any funding from them.

Many doctors recieve special perks for perscribing one drug over another and herbal or holistic companies don't offer perks.

Sara - posted on 03/07/2009

Quoting Nicki:

Hi Vanessa!

My son was on several different meds.  All worked "ok".  I now have him on all natural products which were approved by our doctor.  They have worked so well, I have joined the wellness company as a part time representative so I would have the opportunity to share information about the products.  Please give me a call if you have questions.  712-255-0378

What meds did your doctor approve of.  I told mine that we were giving my son an antioxident and she did not like that idea.

Nicki - posted on 03/06/2009

Hi Vanessa!

My son was on several different meds.  All worked "ok".  I now have him on all natural products which were approved by our doctor.  They have worked so well, I have joined the wellness company as a part time representative so I would have the opportunity to share information about the products.  Please give me a call if you have questions.  712-255-0378

Amanda - posted on 02/28/2009

Quoting Kourtney:

Have you tried to increase the dose?  If your looking for a new medication, you could try Adderall XR.  My son is currently on that and it works great. 

To Vanessa I would recommend discussing different options with your psycologist before changing medications and avoid going in to your doctor and telling your doctor what meds you want to try. 9 times out of 10 the doctor will perscribe what you ask for even though it may not be the best medication for your situation, simply because when you ask for it they believe you have done the research yourself and know all the facts about the medication you've talked about.

To Kourtney, I don't want to scare you or have you believe that I am trying to discourage you in any way shape or form but I am including a warning below that came from Health Canada regarding Adderall XR. It is posted on the Health Canada website if you'd like to look at the original letter.

I am only posting it here for your information, so that you know all the facts about the medication your child is on.  :)

Dear Health Care Professional,

Health Canada advises you that marketing of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) drug, ADDERALL XR (amphetamine salts) has been suspended effective February 9, 2005. ADDERALL XR, marketed by Shire BioChem Inc., is a prescription drug that was authorized in Canada for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children.

Health Canada's decision to withdraw ADDERALL XR is founded on very rare, international, spontaneous reports of sudden deaths, in paediatric and adult patients in association with ADDERALL® (immediate release) and ADDERALL XR (extended release). Reports for death include those for patients taking usual recommended doses, including recommended starting doses, of ADDERALL® and ADDERALL XR. In a minority of cases, the events occurred on the first day of dosing or shortly after an increase in dose or a switch from another drug in the structural class. Deaths were reported for patients both naïve or chronically exposed to amphetamine-related Central Nervous System stimulants. This decision was not based on reported deaths that were associated with overdose, misuse or abuse. Of the 20 reported deaths, there were cases that occurred in patients without a documented history of structural or other cardiac abnormalities/disease. In a few cases, other drugs, including anti-depressants, clonidine and/or anti-psychotics, were concomitant medications. Exercise was an associated event in some of the reports of death. None of the reported deaths occurred in Canada.

Health Canada is aware of 20 international reports of sudden death in patients taking either ADDERALL® (immediate release) or ADDERALL XR (extended release) with 3.45 million patient-years of exposure. 14 deaths occurred in children, and 6 deaths in adults. ADDERALL XR has been marketed in Canada since January 23, 2004, while the immediate release form of ADDERALL® has never been marketed in Canada.

A preliminary review of safety data for the other stimulants authorized for use in the treatment of ADHD in Canada has been conducted. The incidence of serious adverse reactions leading to death was higher in ADDERALL®/ADDERALL XR than in the other stimulants, based upon these reviews. In addition, the safety information submitted to Health Canada also included 12 reported cases of stroke, with 2 occurring in children.

Health Canada has requested manufacturers of other stimulants approved for the treatment of ADHD provide a thorough review of their worldwide safety data. Information updates will be provided as they become available.

Health Canada reminds physicians of the following wording currently contained in Product Monographs of all drugs indicated for the management of ADHD: "[X] is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients with this syndrome. Drug treatment may not be indicated for all patients with this syndrome. Drug treatment is not intended for use in the patient who exhibits symptoms secondary to environmental factors and/or other primary psychiatric disorders, including psychosis. Appropriate educational placement is essential in children and adolescents with this diagnosis and psychosocial intervention is often helpful. When remedial measures alone are insufficient, the decision to prescribe drug treatment medication will depend upon the physician's assessment of the chronicity and severity of the patient's symptoms."

The identification, characterization, and management of marketed health product-related adverse reactions are dependent on the active participation of health care professionals in adverse reaction reporting programmes. Any occurrences of cardiac or other serious and/or unexpected adverse reactions in patients receiving ADHD treatments should be reported to Health Canada

Vanessa - posted on 02/28/2009

We went from 40mg to 60mg in a matter of a couple months.

Kourtney - posted on 02/28/2009

Have you tried to increase the dose?  If your looking for a new medication, you could try Adderall XR.  My son is currently on that and it works great.