Psych Med Reviews

November 10, 2008

ADD, ADHD Medications: Time is of the Essence

If we don't dose medications correctly based upon there expected pharmacology, we simply are not paying attention to the details. Time is of the essence, and must be measure, just as would measure a fix if sailing off the New England Coast.
November 6, 2008

ADD, ADHD Medication: Overview Summary – Therpeutic Window

The Entire Problem with Stimulant Meds for ADD/ADHD can be summarized in two ways- Too Much, or Not Enough. Inside the Therapeutic Window - is the Correct Dosage, not too much, not too little, lasting exactly the right duration through the day.
October 28, 2008

ADD/ADHD – Medication Management Series: Measuring the Top of the Window

Adjustment of meds is all about the Top and Bottom of the Therapeutic Window
October 27, 2008

ADD/ADHD: Medication – Start Meds At Bottom of the Therapeutic Window

Underdose the Start: I always recommend carefully, slowly starting the ADD/ADHD medication at the outset - lower than the expected endpoint. Most of the new drugs have different rates of metabolism, and it is quite easy to overdose the patient.