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Post by teacherabc on Aug 22, 2012 13:36:41 GMT -5
The doctor gave HP a prescription for Adderall XP 10 mg...but we can't get it filled. We have gone or contacted three drug stores and they all don't have it in stock and do not know when they will get it because, they say, the federal government is so restrictive on it. The last pharmacy department says we should get the doctor to give him a script for a different med, Vyanase. But is this as good or does it fulfull the same purpose. According to the internet, there is definitely a shortage of the medication...it seems like every time we turn around, there is some problem.
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Post by jw on Aug 22, 2012 13:56:28 GMT -5
Hi,
My ds takes Vyvanse, after using Adderall XR before. Vyvanse is essentially the same drug with a modification to make it less likely to be abused - as I understand it the drug gets activated in the GI tract so doesn't work if kids try to snort it. For that reason it might be a good choice for a college student. On the negative side, since it is a newer drug it can be more expensive. There is a coupon program that cuts the copay down - you can get the coupon on the website.
Good luck, jw
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Post by healthy11 on Aug 22, 2012 17:10:16 GMT -5
AdderallXP at 10mg is a really low dose. (That's equivalent to 5mg. of regular Adderall) I can't imagine it would even have much of an effect. I realize most ADHD meds are more metabolism dependent than weight dependent, but didn't you say HP is over 250 lbs? (My son is 150 lbs, and uses AdderallXR 30mg)
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Post by teacherabc on Aug 22, 2012 17:45:04 GMT -5
I am sure that it is just a starter dose...but we will be talking to the doctor about Vyanase since the Adderall is so hard to get.
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Post by beth on Aug 22, 2012 22:47:02 GMT -5
Both my sons are on AdderallXR at 20 mg. We have had problems filling it here too. I was able to get it at a pharmacy at my supermarket when I couldn't get it at my drug store. More recently, I was able to get the generic ($7 with my insurance) versus the name brand ($50 with my insurance) at the supermarket.
Anyway, it is worth a try.
And my younger son started out at 10 mg. It did nothing. We were supposed to keep that dose for a week but we were having so much trouble with him we switched to 20 mg after a few days. The difference was dramatic. For some reason, the same doctor started my older son at 20 mg.
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Post by majorv on Sept 5, 2012 22:37:23 GMT -5
Are all stimulants in short supply? Our 20 yo son has agreed to start taking ADHD meds again...he quit when he graduated from HS. So, he went back to his last doc and got an RX for what he was taking before, Metadate CD. The grocery store pharmacy said they didn't have it in stock but they did say they would order it for us.  |
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Post by Mayleng on Sept 6, 2012 9:05:29 GMT -5
majorv, I think Metadate CD is not as popular, so Pharmacys don't carry them in stock unless someone asks for it, not so much short supply unlike Adderall or ritalin.
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Post by hsmom on Sept 6, 2012 10:09:12 GMT -5
I agree with Mayleng. My son also takes Metadate CD and when he started taking a higher dose this summer the pharmacy didn't have it, but was able to get it very quickly. I have not had any problems getting his prescriptions filled.
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Post by michellea on Sept 6, 2012 10:26:51 GMT -5
My son is on Concerta and we have not had any problems filling prescriptions. He also has a script for 5mg Ritalin, and again, no problems. I had hoped the shortage issues were resolved.
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Post by teacherabc on Sept 7, 2012 5:33:22 GMT -5
The doctor gave him a prescription for Vyanase.
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Post by Mayleng on Sept 7, 2012 8:41:03 GMT -5
Pls remind your kids that they are not allowed to share their meds, they will be charged if caught. I asked my son why he was not hanging out with one of his friends anymore, and he told me that his friend asked him for one of his pills (thinking it will make him smarter). Thank God, all my warnings to my son worked, because he did not share his pills and has decided to distance himself from this friend. Remember, the one who gives his medication will be the charged with distribution of a controlled substance. So please warn your kids, better for them not to share with their friends that they take anything for their issues.
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Post by michellea on Sept 7, 2012 8:46:47 GMT -5
Important warning, Mayleng. Kids often do not understand the law or the far reaching consequences of breaking it. They cannot be reminded enough. Hats off to your son for taking heed. Good for him, and good for you for teaching him.
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Post by healthy11 on Sept 7, 2012 9:38:38 GMT -5
I recall that there was a prior discussion thread talking about protecting medications when students were heading off to college/living in dorms, but Mayleng, your son is still in high school, isn't he? Your story reiterates how important it is to talk to our kids early, and often, about proper handling of their prescriptions. While it's good to know that your son is apparently "comfortable" acknowledging his ADHD to his peers, such that they are aware he takes meds, it's a shame that he's been put into the uncomfortable position of having to chose between the law and a friendship. As a further warning, parents need to be aware that "Pharm Parties" are popular with some adolescents, where kids grab a variety of pills from typically unlocked medicine cabinets, then get together with friends and take them. Keep track of your pharmaceuticals, and your teens! inspirationsyouth.com/Pharm-parties.asp |
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Post by Mayleng on Sept 8, 2012 10:10:20 GMT -5
Yes Healthy, my son is a Junior in HS this year. I have had this talk about pills and sharing with him since Middle School. I remind him occasionally about it.
Talking about Pharm Parties. Last year, my friend's High School dd (same age/grade as my son) attended one of those, and one of the kids became unconscious and 911 had to be called. The kid is OK, but because they took so many pills from home (their parents) no one knew what he actually took. Scares me.
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