In Autumn last year, the UK government reported an ongoing shortage of numerous medications used to treat ADHD.
Patients have recently taken to TikTok to denounce the inefficacy of dextroamphetamine/amphetamine, some saying that it does not work as well as it used to, and others that it is fake or “different.” Videos associated with “ADHD meds not working” have been viewed more than 15 million ...
A "classroom of kids who have had to quit their meds cold turkey because they can't get them - we've got some issues going on and brewing here," Spires, in Kentucky, said. "And it's not just kids, it's adults as well. But for us in our purpose here, is children that are no...
On Oct. 12 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage of a drug formulation of amphetamine mixed salts, commonly referred to by the brand name Adderall. Adderall is an FDA approved drug for the treatment of narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ...
the New York Times ran a piece about the scarcityof ADHD medicines. Certainsteroidshave also been hard to find. But many of the headlines that caught my eye have focused onthe lack of common chemotherapy drugs. For cancer patients, shortages could mean the difference between life and death. ...
Despite efforts to fix the shortage of a drug that treats ADHD, patients continue to struggle finding it.
"First and foremost, if you're concerned, reach out to your physician, they can be of a lot of help," said David. Students like Collin admit to rising stress, tied to lowered availability of a medication widely used. "They’re going to struggle. When I go off my A...
A one-size-fits-all approach may not work in ADHD, as different people respond differently to treatment. You need to find an alternative that works best for you. It is easier said than done, but resilience and adaptation are what we learn from the story ofdrug shortages....
Is caffeine a good substitute or supplement for ADHD meds during the shortage? Rojas: I've always called caffeine the poor man's Ritalin. There is clear evidence that it helps with focus. The problem is that it's more habit-forming than stimulants that are prescribed and taken appropriately...
A shortage in ADHD medication, like Adderall and Concerta, is making some users get creative with their treatment. But some remedies might be unsafe.