<p>Has anyone had any experience with the patch for ADD? I can't recall the name of it right now but I think it is the same drug as ritilin.</p>
<p>yes i use the daytrana patch and i have been on several other adhd/add medications this one works the best for me because it doesnt affect my eatting habits making me over eat or under eat. also i do not have the common mood swings that come with the other medications. With the patch it also gives me the ability to put it on and off when ever i want. This allows the medication to not interfere with my sleeping patterns. the side effects are less harmful than many of the other drugs i have been on. It also doesnt give you the drugged out feeling like concerta and ritalin. but you should check with your doctor and try other types this one has worked the best for me but like every med it works differently with every person. i hope that this was helpful to you</p>
<p>Thank you for your response. This is exactly the type of info I am looking for. First hand experience. He has tried many different meds in varying dosages.
Strattera (which he absolutely hated and had a terrible time ever feeling like eating, plus made him irratible), concerta, short acting ritalin, adderall xr. He doesn't really like the way any of them make him feel but does acknowledge the educational benefits he receives when taking them. Grades and reading comprehension jump way up but he feels like they do put a damper on his creativity.
He is going to try the patch and if he doesn't like it will go back to the adderall. Does your insurance cover the daytrana at the same rate as the more standard treatment meds? Also I have yet to find a pharmacy that has it in stock. Most have not had any demand for it, which causes me some concern.
Have you ever cut the patch?</p>
<p>My son hated Concerta but had success with Focalin. You might try that if the patch doesn't work for you. Also, some psych's are prescribing Provigil, which shouldn't affect creativity. Good Luck.</p>
<p>His Dr actually takes Provigil. Unfortunately Blue Cross doesn't cover Provigil at all and it is extremely expensive.
I will ask about focalin.</p>