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Daytrana allows doctors to tailor ADHD treatment

October 02, 2008
New clinical trials have shown that Daytrana, the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) patch, is effective in reducing symptoms of the disorder even when the patch is taken off earlier than the recommended nine hours. Daytrana's early removal option allows physicians to manage the potential for late-day side effects like lack of appetite or difficulty sleeping. This feature also gives doctors the ability to tailor their patients' ADHD treatment according to changes in the patient's sc... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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ADHD and Sleepiness
By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

In continuation of the discussion of the frustration in diagnosing a child with ADHD, I'd... Read more »

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Nightmares Are a Treatable Disorder, Too
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

Lately, I have been talking a lot about difficulty sleeping, particularly insomnia. We have covered... Read more »

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Chronic Illness, Acid Reflux and Depression -- Part I
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...depressive symptoms may include changes in appetite or difficulty sleeping. If you have acid... Read more »

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Is “sleep bulimia” putting your health at risk?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...listening to music, or reading a novel.If you're having difficulty sleeping, get out of bed and... Read more »

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How Do You Know If You Have a Sleep Disorder?
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...on quality versus quantity of sleep. If you have difficulty sleeping, do you get stressed and... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression: elderly
...appetite change in weight unintentional weight loss (most frequent) weight gain difficulty sleeping daytime sleepiness difficulty falling... Read more »
Pinworms
...vermicularis; E vermicularis; Helminthic infection Symptoms Intense itching around the anus Difficulty sleeping due to the itching that occurs during the night Irritability... Read more »
Tension headache
...incident, or occurs constantly or dailyWorsened or triggered by stress, fatigue, noise, glare Difficulty sleeping Signs and tests A headache that is mild to moderate,... Read more »
Caffeine in the diet
...diuresis (excessive urination), nausea and vomiting, restlessness, anxiety, depression, tremors, and difficulty sleeping. The effect of caffeine on health has been widely studied. In particular,... Read more »
Dry cell batteries
...contents, dust, and smoke from burning batteries include: Decreased mental ability Difficulty sleeping Muscle cramps Slurred speech Weakness in the legs ... Read more »

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Medications

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...Headache, nausea, nervousness, anxiety, dizziness, and difficulty sleeping may occur. If any of... Read more »

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...shakiness, headache, nausea, heartburn, lightheadedness, difficulty sleeping, unusual taste in... Read more »

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...(FEN-ter-meen) Side Effects Dizziness, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping, irritability, nausea,... Read more »

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...withdrawal reactions may occur. Such reactions can include difficulty sleeping, nausea, headache... Read more »

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...swelling of the feet/ankles easy bruising/bleeding difficulty sleeping mental/mood changes... Read more »

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