By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 Note: Short-acting, mixed amphetamine salts are the most commonly misused or diverted ADHD med
By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 If sx improve after several yrs: Consider initiating a trial off of the med to determine if still needed
By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 Educational interventions and individualized instructional supports, incl school environment, class/instructional placements, and behavioral supports must be part of any tx plan and often include an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a rehab plan (504
By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 If sx improve after several yrs: Consider initiating a trial off of the med to determine if still needed
By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 Alert parents that changing med/dose may be necessary for optimal med mgmt, can take a few mo for optimal success, and that med efficacy needs monitoring @ regular intervals
By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 If sx improve after several years: Consider initiating a trial off of the med to determine if still needed
By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 Alert parents that changing med/dose may be necessary for optimal med mgmt, can take a few mo for optimal success, and that med efficacy needs monitoring @ regular intervals
By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 Alert parents that changing med dose/changing a med* may be necessary for optimal med mgmt, can take a few mo for optimal success, and that med efficacy needs monitoring @ regular intervals
By vgreene, 28 October, 2019 In adolescent/young adult pts: Consider potential for false reporting/misrepresentation of sx to obtain meds for other than appropriate medicinal use (ie, diversion, secondary gain)