Reviewer: ccxrevan, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Comment:
I'm currently 16 (soon to be 17 in 1 month), a junior in high school, and have been taking this since my freshman year, and it has made a huge difference in helping to quell my ADHD. Before I was on this, I had pretty bad grades in school, and had little motivation to do work, but ever since first quarter sophomore year I've had a GPA over 3.85, with straight A's all of sophomore year. I use the 3 ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
I'm currently 16 (soon to be 17 in 1 month), a junior in high school, and have been taking this since my freshman year, and it has made a huge difference in helping to quell my ADHD. Before I was on this, I had pretty bad grades in school, and had little motivation to do work, but ever since first quarter sophomore year I've had a GPA over 3.85, with straight A's all of sophomore year. I use the 30mg patch every day, including weekends, and generally takes about 2 hours to fully kick in once applied and another 2 hours to wear off once removed. I have definitely noticed the weight loss and loss of appetite, so making myself eat a big breakfast before the patch takes effect and forcing myself to eat something once the patch is working is essential. I've also noticed that I sweat greatly from my armpits when I take this, dripping down my arms and into my shirt as a liquid throughout the day. I've definitely felt some nausea, muscle twiches, and dizziness as side effects, along with headaches, but these are also related to how I feel if I haven't eaten in a while, thanks to the patch. Also, sometimes after I have removed the patch and I'm waiting for it to wear off, I feel like I have nothing to do and my mind draws a blank, and I may have slight mood swings, but they're nothing serious and I just let them pass. I play tennis several days a week and the patch has no negative effects on my play or my physical ability, and even helps me focus more on it. Overall I'd say this is a very helpful medication for someone who has yet to be able to swallow pills and needs a good medication for ADHD.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: jman41795, 13-18 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
This medication is helping me a lot but there are several bad things happening to me. They are: 1. rapid heart rate 2. it is burning through my skin and scaring it 3. hurts my eyes 4. make me dizzy 5. lack of breath 6. feel like i am in zero gravity 7. is to bad to say so i won't. Would not suggest this drug. It is easy to become addicted to because u feel fine when on it but when or shortly after ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
This medication is helping me a lot but there are several bad things happening to me. They are: 1. rapid heart rate 2. it is burning through my skin and scaring it 3. hurts my eyes 4. make me dizzy 5. lack of breath 6. feel like i am in zero gravity 7. is to bad to say so i won't. Would not suggest this drug. It is easy to become addicted to because u feel fine when on it but when or shortly after you take it off you feel like u got hit by a bus or something.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: Hopeful Mom, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

Comment:
Hello All, my 9 year old son has been using daytrana patch for little over 1 month now , he has taken ADDH meds for 2 years now and I have noticed that with all ADDH medications he has had loss of appetite and nausea. With daytrana he has mostly loss of appetite, insomia, and some area redness, I normally tell him to wash it with lots of soap when he showers and then I apply a small amount of vase ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
Hello All, my 9 year old son has been using daytrana patch for little over 1 month now , he has taken ADDH meds for 2 years now and I have noticed that with all ADDH medications he has had loss of appetite and nausea. With daytrana he has mostly loss of appetite, insomia, and some area redness, I normally tell him to wash it with lots of soap when he showers and then I apply a small amount of vaseline to the area to losen up the adhesive if some still remains. I also alternate locations daily as I apply the patach,for the insominia me and my husband try to get him a good workout before bed by having a light jog, or brisk walk or bike ride around the neighborhood, believe me this helps!. Overall this medication seems easier on his stomach as far as nausea, he has not been complainging of headaches and dizziness like before with the pills. Like others has said when he's not on the patch or when it wears off he will eat and that makes me feel better. I feel better not giving him oral medications everyday, I like the conveinence of putting it on while he is still asleep before he starts his school day. Once he awakes I still have to give him motivation to complete his morning dressing routine.I hope this helps someone.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)

Comment:
When child removes this patch becomes very moody and defiant

Comment:
When child removes this patch becomes very moody and defiant
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: krazyabm, 7-12 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

Comment:
the medicin was for mt daughter and she ended up with every side effect after being on it 2 months. dont use cause all but the daytrana 30mg had been recalled

Comment:
the medicin was for mt daughter and she ended up with every side effect after being on it 2 months. dont use cause all but the daytrana 30mg had been recalled
Hide Full Comment