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December 20, 2022
Consumer Alert: Three New Concerta Generics as Janssen/Actavis Deal Ends
Update 12/20/22: For years, consumers have been able to get the brand Concerta sold as a generic — that is, an “authorized generic.” That has ended. With the introduction since 2016 of about 20 cheap …
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December 16, 2022
Dr. Goat’s ADHD Genetic Test Results—Closer Look
Welcome to the final post in this series on genetic testing to guide ADHD medications. My husband, Dr. Goat, and I greatly appreciate your enthusiastic response. We based this series on testing that is is …
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December 5, 2022
Authorized-Generic Concerta Medication Update
Having trouble receiving the authorized generic Concerta medication for ADHD — again? Well, you’re in the right place. This post is constantly evolving. I update it as best I can. TWO MAJOR UPDATES – 12/5/22 …
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Gina’s Genetic-Testing for ADHD Medications Results — Pt. 6
3 Let’s take a closer look at Gina’s results—from genetic tests claimed to guide ADHD medication decisions. This 7-part series began with a single post in mind. Hey, we said, let’s get gene-tested for ADHD …
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December 4, 2022
ADHD-Fueled Fear of Change
ADHD and fear of change. What’s behind it? That’s the topic of this post, a guest essay from a wise friend. First, let’s just acknowledge that change can be stressful when you have ADHD. Even …
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December 3, 2022
ADHD Relationships: 3 Strategies To Slow Your Roller Coaster
Let’s briefly talk about three ADHD relationship strategies—designed to counter three common challenges. If only my husband and I had a clue that we needed ADHD relationship strategies. If only we knew that ADHD existed. …
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December 2, 2022
All About ADHD Meds: Dr. Parker’s Guide
Only Harry Potter fans have awaited a book as I’ve awaited the book on ADHD medication treatment strategies from Charles Parker, DO. Nothing has frustrated me more in ten years of advocacy than hearing meds-gone-awry …
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Living With Undiagnosed Adult ADHD — A Foggy Roller Coaster
Living with undiagnosed ADHD, in a loved one or in oneself, can feel like being lost in the fog—often on a roller coaster. In fact, after the term roller coaster, the word that people most …
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November 26, 2022
10,000 Toddlers Medicated for ADHD? Part 1
To the uninitiated, it sounds horrifying: Toddlers medicated for ADHD! They’re drugging babies! Yet, if you understand the ADHD-associated range of physical symptoms—and physical risks—the reasons are obvious. If you still believe ADHD is a …
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November 24, 2022
ADHD Medications Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics — Pt. 4
Part 4 in a 7-part series on genetic testing for ADHD medications—from ADHD expert Gina Pera and her scientist husband, Dr. Goat
One factor to consider when aiming for that sweet spot of medication effectiveness: your specific gene variants that affect drug response.
That is, do your gene variants mean that you metabolize drugs slowly, normally, or very fast?
That’s where genetic tests can come in handy: They identify these gene variants—that is, variations on a common gene.
In turn, this information helps you to:
1. Determine what dosage you should start with, and
2. Decide the order in which medications should be evaluated.
This information can be especially valuable if you are
—Beginning drug treatment for ADHD,
—Considering changing to a different drug, or
—Introducing an additional drug to your regimen.
Note: Information from these tests will not be a “silver bullet.” It is simply a starting point. The last post in this series will examine how I might use my personal results.
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