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May 12, 2011 | Posted by: roboblogger

ADHD Drug Shortage Has Patients, Parents Scrambling

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Due to an ongoing shortage, some American adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder , or the parents of children with ADHD, are having to call multiple pharmacies before finding one that carries the prescription they need to manage the condition.

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T K Lawson RPhT

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Jun 8, 2011
 
In a emergency ask your ADHD Dr or RPh if short acting 6 hour tablets are preferable to dangerous abstaining from a Rx with serious immediate discontinuation depressive/withdrawal Syndrome.
TK Lawson PharmTech

Visalia, CA

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Jun 14, 2011
 
Shire, Teva, and other methlyphenadate XL/ER and Adderall XL/ER allotment have NOW ARRIVED in most major outlets for these extended release/LA, (long acting) formulations. Although information on the phone is not unlawful, if you are a regular custumer,they WILL tell you if they have it in stock. A personal appearance with Rx in hand will assure the info you seek. God health,(and always ask for the package insert) You might even what to read it OR get a free MTM medication theraputic Mnmt.consultation with your RPh....

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Nov 26, 2011
 
ADHD drug shortage is actually a blessing. You can now look for healthier and natural alternatives to treat ADHD.

Kids who grow up taking ADHD drugs become addicted to other hardcore drugs...no kidding!

For example, there's a mixed powder that you can buy at Vegan stores or sometimes stores like GNC that has the natural food Phytoplankton which provides Neurological Support for - Mental alertness, ADHD, Parkinson's, and general dementia

You can read about all the customer reviews at http://www.iherbcodes.org/MidoriGreens

I would much rather trust natural foods for my son than a drug like Adderall or Stratteral that cause so many side effects.
Wakefield

Winnipeg, Canada

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Nov 27, 2011
 
Samantha777 wrote:
ADHD drug shortage is actually a blessing. You can now look for healthier and natural alternatives to treat ADHD.
Kids who grow up taking ADHD drugs become addicted to other hardcore drugs...no kidding!
For example, there's a mixed powder that you can buy at Vegan stores or sometimes stores like GNC that has the natural food Phytoplankton which provides Neurological Support for - Mental alertness, ADHD, Parkinson's, and general dementia
You can read about all the customer reviews at http://www.iherbcodes.org/MidoriGreens
I would much rather trust natural foods for my son than a drug like Adderall or Stratteral that cause so many side effects.
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T K Lawson RPhT

Hayward, CA

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Dec 23, 2011
 

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Immediate release generic Adderal from Corepharma are in production, but in short supply. LA/ER formulas are only sparce in location. Teva and Shire are two other suppliers. Call at least several days ahead or travel up to 25 miles if need be.
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Winnipeg, Canada

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Dec 23, 2011
 
Pharma is simply creating demand so it can raise prices.
T K Lawson RPhT

Fresno, CA

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Jan 1, 2012
 

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The Co- pay for Adderall is $1 10 USD.
TK Lawson CPhT

Fresno, CA

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Feb 8, 2012
 
Note first listing page 100 of 3017 in Drug Enforcement Forum ""Patients Scrambling" FDA Appoved drugs for ADHD'
T Kenneth Lawson RPhT

Stockton, CA

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Feb 12, 2012
 
The supply has caught up to near normal levels. Most pharmaceutical companies are almost back to normal stock with the exception of the generic immediate release formulas of MAS or mixed amphetamine salts. These are the most sought after because of the least cost and the abuse potential with long acting is FAR less the immediate acting 4-6 hour generic tablets.
shelby

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Feb 12, 2012
 
Samantha777 wrote:
ADHD drug shortage is actually a blessing. You can now look for healthier and natural alternatives to treat ADHD.

Kids who grow up taking ADHD drugs become addicted to other hardcore drugs...no kidding!

For example, there's a mixed powder that you can buy at Vegan stores or sometimes stores like GNC that has the natural food Phytoplankton which provides Neurological Support for - Mental alertness, ADHD, Parkinson's, and general dementia

You can read about all the customer reviews at http://www.iherbcodes.org/MidoriGreens

I would much rather trust natural foods for my son than a drug like Adderall or Stratteral that cause so many side effects.
I'd rather stick to my pills than whatever your talking about lol(I'm 13 btw)
Steven Ray

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Feb 18, 2012
 
I really hope that health care providers do not turn to antidepressants. Some antidepressants, like Paxil, have been reported to cause severe side effects such as birth defects and suicidal behavior. This has caused litigation and various settlements for Paxil maker, GlaxoSmithKline.
See: http://www.paxilbirthdefectlaw.com/paxil-laws...
TK Lawson CPhT

Fresno, CA

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Feb 22, 2012
 
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A troll ? Is that indicative of primary indications of empirical inference denoting your ineptitude or dissociative denial or projection of protracted unammliarated lack of progression?

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