Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1068

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oh,TOBY can you help?

Posted by karen on November 4, 1998, at 13:21:19

Im the one with the constant overbreathing ETC. I read up on adult ADHD and I almost fell off my chair ME,ME ME!!! anyway, I walked in the psych. office and said I think I got my DX...ADHD comobility(sp) depression/anxiety but mainly anxiety. Currently I am taking 4mg of Klonopin daily,(still had breathing difficulty) and 30mg of ritalin. Dr. wanted to put me on cyclert because it is not "controlled" AND he said ritalin is habit forming. The ritalin has almsot stopped my breathing completely!! My 8yr is on 45mg daily and SEVERE ADHD with anxiety. we just tried him on 5 mg daily of paxil and sure enough his teacher started to call within 2wks saying he's outa control. talked to his psychiatist and took him off the paxil. I and goes back next week. It funny I have this feeling that more ritalin would FINALLY stop my damn motor from running,My Dr seems so reluctant to write controlled, even for ritalin WHY??? anyways,goy anyideas

 

Re: Ritalin

Posted by Toby on November 5, 1998, at 9:51:17

In reply to oh,TOBY can you help?, posted by karen on November 4, 1998, at 13:21:19

Many states are very vigilant about the number of controlled substances a particular doctor writes and Ritalin is a red flag in many cases. That contributes to the hesitancy of many docs to write it for adults. But if the diagnosis fits the prescription and is properly documented, all should be well.

 

THANKS AGAIN FOR RESPONDING!!!

Posted by karen on November 5, 1998, at 10:26:48

In reply to oh,TOBY can you help?, posted by karen on November 4, 1998, at 13:21:19

> Im the one with the constant overbreathing ETC. I read up on adult ADHD and I almost fell off my chair ME,ME ME!!! anyway, I walked in the psych. office and said I think I got my DX...ADHD comobility(sp) depression/anxiety but mainly anxiety. Currently I am taking 4mg of Klonopin daily,(still had breathing difficulty) and 30mg of ritalin. Dr. wanted to put me on cyclert because it is not "controlled" AND he said ritalin is habit forming. The ritalin has almsot stopped my breathing completely!! My 8yr is on 45mg daily and

 

Re: Ritalin

Posted by Chris Raliff on February 5, 1999, at 11:11:02

In reply to Re: Ritalin, posted by Toby on November 5, 1998, at 9:51:17

> Many states are very vigilant about the number of controlled substances a particular doctor writes and Ritalin is a red flag in many cases. That contributes to the hesitancy of many docs to write it for adults. But if the diagnosis fits the prescription and is properly documented, all should be well.
I take Ritalin and i have add and i was asking if i can i have some more info in the durg Please send me some infor on this drug thanks a lot
Chris Raltiff
Poland Ohio
44514

 

Re: Ritalin

Posted by Martha on February 19, 1999, at 12:18:30

In reply to Re: Ritalin, posted by Chris Raliff on February 5, 1999, at 11:11:02

> > Many states are very vigilant about the number of controlled substances a particular doctor writes and Ritalin is a red flag in many cases. That contributes to the hesitancy of many docs to write it for adults. But if the diagnosis fits the prescription and is properly documented, all should be well.
> I take Ritalin and i have add and i was asking if i can i have some more info in the durg Please send me some infor on this drug thanks a lot
> Chris Raltiff
> Poland Ohio
> 44514 Five years ago, My daughter and I began a course of Ritalin. Five days latter, I has a serious stroke. when I became well enough to act on my concerns about her taking the drug, i took her of the medication. Since that time I have gone to various neurolgists who have looked at my rcords and told me that they don'tknow what caused the stroke, but never take ritalin, or estrogen, or any related medication, like decongestants, ginsing, etc. Recently, my daughter has had test results which indicate that her academic performance is being hurt by ADD. Her school therapist has told me that she would give her the meds. I am frighhtened at the thought and looking for any possible natural alternative, or some sound information to calm me about letting her take this drug. Can you help?

 

Re: Ritalin

Posted by Elizabeth on February 19, 1999, at 15:56:00

In reply to Re: Ritalin, posted by Martha on February 19, 1999, at 12:18:30

> 44514 Five years ago, My daughter and I began a course of Ritalin. Five days latter, I has a serious stroke. when I became well enough to act on my concerns about her taking the drug, i took her of the medication. Since that time I have gone to various neurolgists who have looked at my rcords and told me that they don'tknow what caused the stroke, but never take ritalin, or estrogen, or any related medication, like decongestants, ginsing, etc. Recently, my daughter has had test results which indicate that her academic performance is being hurt by ADD. Her school therapist has told me that she would give her the meds. I am frighhtened at the thought and looking for any possible natural alternative, or some sound information to calm me about letting her take this drug. Can you help?

A healthy child is a lot different from an adult with a history of stroke. Ritalin and many other stimulant drugs have a side effect of causing blood vessels to narrow, which can increase the risk of a hemorrhagic stroke. I do not believe this is a major risk in a healthy child.

I don't know of any effective "natural remedies" for ADD, but please be aware that these are drugs too, and some of them are much more dangerous than Ritalin. I do know that caffeine works for some people, though I don't think they find it as effective as Ritalin. Cylert has less cardiovascular activity than Ritalin (amphetamines have more) but can cause liver disease; however, regular blood testing can screen for this, and if a test shows up abnormal the child can stop the drug.

 

Re: Ritalin

Posted by Martha on February 19, 1999, at 17:13:19

In reply to Re: Ritalin, posted by Elizabeth on February 19, 1999, at 15:56:00

> > 44514 Five years ago, My daughter and I began a course of Ritalin. Five days latter, I has a serious stroke. when I became well enough to act on my concerns about her taking the drug, i took her of the medication. Since that time I have gone to various neurolgists who have looked at my rcords and told me that they don'tknow what caused the stroke, but never take ritalin, or estrogen, or any related medication, like decongestants, ginsing, etc. Recently, my daughter has had test results which indicate that her academic performance is being hurt by ADD. Her school therapist has told me that she would give her the meds. I am frighhtened at the thought and looking for any possible natural alternative, or some sound information to calm me about letting her take this drug. Can you help?
>
> A healthy child is a lot different from an adult with a history of stroke. Ritalin and many other stimulant drugs have a side effect of causing blood vessels to narrow, which can increase the risk of a hemorrhagic stroke. I do not believe this is a major risk in a healthy child.
>
> I don't know of any effective "natural remedies" for ADD, but please be aware that these are drugs too, and some of them are much more dangerous than Ritalin. I do know that caffeine works for some people, though I don't think they find it as effective as Ritalin. Cylert has less cardiovascular activity than Ritalin (amphetamines have more) but can cause liver disease; however, regular blood testing can screen for this, and if a test shows up abnormal the child can stop the drug.

Thank-you for your reply. Does your concern for safety include a substance called pycnogengol, which I have read about on the internet , it is supposed to be an antioxidant. That would make sence in terms of degenerative desease. The same sight actually carried a piece on stroke.

 

Re: Ritalin

Posted by carlene on May 12, 1999, at 2:06:25

In reply to Re: Ritalin, posted by Martha on February 19, 1999, at 17:13:19

> > > 44514 Five years ago, My daughter and I began a course of Ritalin. Five days latter, I has a serious stroke. when I became well enough to act on my concerns about her taking the drug, i took her of the medication. Since that time I have gone to various neurolgists who have looked at my rcords and told me that they don'tknow what caused the stroke, but never take ritalin, or estrogen, or any related medication, like decongestants, ginsing, etc. Recently, my daughter has had test results which indicate that her academic performance is being hurt by ADD. Her school therapist has told me that she would give her the meds. I am frighhtened at the thought and looking for any possible natural alternative, or some sound information to calm me about letting her take this drug. Can you help?
> >
> > A healthy child is a lot different from an adult with a history of stroke. Ritalin and many other stimulant drugs have a side effect of causing blood vessels to narrow, which can increase the risk of a hemorrhagic stroke. I do not believe this is a major risk in a healthy child.
> >
> > I don't know of any effective "natural remedies" for ADD, but please be aware that these are drugs too, and some of them are much more dangerous than Ritalin. I do know that caffeine works for some people, though I don't think they find it as effective as Ritalin. Cylert has less cardiovascular activity than Ritalin (amphetamines have more) but can cause liver disease; however, regular blood testing can screen for this, and if a test shows up abnormal the child can stop the drug.
>
> Thank-you for your reply. Does your concern for safety include a substance called pycnogengol, which I have read about on the internet , it is supposed to be an antioxidant. That would make sence in terms of degenerative desease. The same sight actually carried a piece on stroke.

Where can I buy Ritalin??


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