Best med?

[brokerkim]

Just jpoining your group...diagnosed a few days ago with ADD(no hyperactivity) amongst other things and am taking concerta...36 mg 1 to 2 times a day...seems to be a life saver so far but am uninsured, just getting back on my feet after a nasty divorce and losing everything but my children (Thank God). It is SOOO expensive. I have 3 children (out of 5) also diagnosed which prompted me to get checked..Anyone take Strattera with good results...my doc can give me 30 day sample packs every month but I understand it does not work the same? I also have Bipolar II and PTSD which may make a difference? Thanks!

[Sandman2]

Talk with his doctor. His dose may need to be increased.  Its important to note when concentration,etc decreases - ie. all day, in afternoon, etc. and report that to his doc.  Be specific as possible- so also talk with his teacher and get her input timewise.

[Webster1]

My 8 year old son has been taking equasym XL for over 8 months with good effect. However over the last few  weeks his behaviour and concentration levels have seriously deteriorated. There have been no significant change in his life and we are baffled. Anyone have any ideas?

[specialmom]

See if your doctor can talk to the company about their 'indigent' program.  Some companies have special programs for the uninsured so that they can get medication at a reduced rate or free.  Just using sample packs is a short term fix because at any given moment that can dry up.  Not great to be depenedent on that.  It takes a bit of work but often not that much.  Your doctor contacts the company and will probably get some paper work for you and then you and he fill that out.  Concerta is generic so it throws a monkey wrench into this but you could try to work with the original manufacturer of brand name concerta.  Otherwise, generics are typically not as dreadfully expensive.  Are there any job opportunities on the horizen that offer insurance?  
good luck  (make sure you are seeng a psychiatrist for your comorbid conditions).