|
Kurt writes in with a very common question: I was prescribed 70mg Vyvanse for debilitating chronic fatigue. The 70mg was totally ineffective. At 6′2″, 220 pounds, I think the dosage was too small. My psychiatrist will not increase the dosage. I self-titrated and found that 210mg will get me through the working day but I’m . . . → Read More: Prescribing Outside The Box  Comments are closed  ADHD, bipolar disorder, FDA, medical illness, medication, medication side-effects, mood stabilizers, stimulants  ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic fatigue, ekg, FDA, Hartman, heart attack, medication, medication side-effects, mood stabilizers, philadelphia psychiatrist, provigil, psychiatric medication, side effects, sleep disorder, stimulants, Vyvanse This one made me a bit worried . . . I am a 30 year old male, and I’ve been taking stimulant ADD meds for about 15 years. The last 5 years I’ve been on Metadate CD 60mg every AM. Worked pretty good, and insurance covered most of it.My doctor switched me to Focalin . . . → Read More: What's a little chest pain when I can at least pay attention to the ER doc when he tells me I've had my first heart attack! 2 comments - (Comments are closed) ADHD, medical illness, medication, medication side-effects, stimulants, Uncategorized ADD, ADHD, cardiac, chest pain, ekg, focalin, Hartman, heart attack, medication side-effects, metadate, Philadelphia, Psychiatrist, stimulants, stress test, stroke, Vyvanse Oh boy, oh, BOY!!! When my wife showed me this issue on the internet last night I gave a big sigh and an eye roll. I knew the phone calls would start early and heavy. For those of you who have not heard, the American Heart Association issued a recommendation that all children who are . . . → Read More: Does every kid on stimulants need an EKG? Comments are closed ADHD, FDA, medical illness, medication, medication side-effects, R+R, stimulants american heart association, ekg, Hartman, heart attack, philadelphia psychiatrist, stimulants, sudden unexplained death |
   
Dr. Daniel G. Hartman, aka The Sidewalk Psychiatrist, manages and works at The Philmont Guidance Center, just outside Philadelphia. Learn more about Philmont Guidance Center. |
|
|
Copyright © 2024 The Sidewalk Psychiatrist - All Rights Reserved |
||