| ADD
& ADDERAL*
QUESTION:
Dr. Hansen, my son is 22 years old and he is ADD.
Since 3 years ago, he's been on Adderal, 10 mg, one a day. My questions
are as follows:
- Does Acuity
have a conflict with Adderal*?
- If so, should
Acuity be used instead of Adderal*?
- How long
does it take for Acuity to start making an impact?
Thanks for your
assistance. Sue
ANSWER:
Dear Susan, Thanks
for your email. Apparently, your 22 year old son has been on Adderal*
for 3 years. This drug is an Amphetamine with high potential for
dependence.
I would recommend natural alternatives to help him get off of the
Adderal altogether. Please see the Physicians Drug Reference info
quoted below:
"AMPHETAMINES
HAVE A HIGH POTENTIAL FOR ABUSE. ADMINISTRATION OF AMPHETAMINES
FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME MAY LEAD TO DRUG DEPENDENCE AND
MUST BE AVOIDED. PARTICULAR ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUBJECTS OBTAINING AMPHETAMINES FOR NON THERAPEUTIC USE OR
DISTRIBUTION TO OTHERS, AND THE DRUGS SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED OR
DISPENSED SPARINGLY. "
A single entity
amphetamine product combining the neutral sulfate salts of dextroamphetamine
and amphetamine, with the dextroisomer of amphetamine
saccharate and 6, I-amphetamine aspartate.
Amphetamines
are non-catecholamine sympathomimetic amines with CNS stimulant
activity. Peripheral actions include elevation of systolic and diastolic
blood pressures and weak bronchodilator and respiratory stimulant
action.
There is neither
specific evidence which clearly establishes the mechanism
whereby amphetamine produces mental and behavioral effects in children,
nor
conclusive evidence regarding how these effects relate to the condition
of
the central nervous system."
In place of
Adderal, or Ritalin, etc., I recommend a product known as
Acuity
for children age 6-12. For teenagers or adults, I recommend
higher potency products: Tranquil
Clarity plus GSE
Ultra 110. Additionally, for all age groups I
recommend testing for Neurohormones
and treating the deficiencies and excesses with the appropriate
nutritional precursors. These products do not cause any adverse
interactions with Adderal or Ritalin, however, the amphetamines
do not cure the problem and are associated significant adverse
effects.
Testimonials
re: Acuity
ADD/ADHD Support Formula:
Best in health,
Dr. Hansen
* Adderal
is made by Shire Pharmaceuticals Group, this website has no connection
with Shire Pharmaceuticals Group |
