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Sparlon and ADHD: The Power of a 7-Year Old

Rarely has a 7-year old with a rash caused the stock price of a major corporation to gyrate so dramatically.

Daytrana: A Long and Winding Road to Approval

On April 6, 2006, the FDA announced the approval of Daytrana, a transdermal patch version of Ritalin (methylphenidate). While you wouldn’t know it by the gushy promotional copy on Daytrana’s website (www.daytrana.com), the Ritalin patch just barely squeaked through the FDA approval process.

Psychostimulants and ADHD

Recently three new psychostimulant formulations have been approved (Daytrana, the Ritalin patch, and Focalin XR), and one older medication received a new indication (Adderall XR is now indicated for adult ADHD).
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Research Update

Is Intuniv (guanfacine XR) effective for ADHD?

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Is Intuniv (guanfacine XR) effective for ADHD?

FDA orders consumer medication guides for stimulants.

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FDA orders consumer medication guides for stimulants.
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Expert QA

Medication Fact Sheet

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