ADHD and Motherhood
December 6, 2006 08:23

Often moms have the same symptoms as their kids. ADHD symptoms in women include messy habits; sloppy handwriting; early experimentation with sex, drugs, and alcohol; quick temper and impulsiveness; and really bad PMS and perimenopausal symptoms.

Professionals who can diagnose ADHD include psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, and family physicians. It's important to rule out conditions such as significant depression, drug abuse, early Alzheimer's, sleep disorders, and schizophrenia. Adults may benefit from drugs such as Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera, and Concerta with the lowest dose possible as well as counseling or personal coaching. (Myrtle Beach and Adderall Side Effects Information)

Shire to sue generic competition over Adderall XR
December 8, 2006 08:21

The last thing a pharmaceutical company wants is another pharmaceutical company to make a cheaper, generic drug. Where would all the profit go? Shire PLC is suing generic drug maker Andrx Pharmaceuticals, which is trying to launch a copycat version of the top-selling hyperactivity pill Adderall XR, for patent infringement.

Andrx is the fifth generic drug maker that tried to launch cheaper versions of the Adderall XR. Health insurance is expensive for a reason and here's the reason…no cheaper generic drugs allowed. (Adderall Lawsuit Challenges)