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ADHD Information

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects approximately 8% of school-aged children.

The three main ADHD symptoms in children are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder may have difficulty in school.

To help you determine whether your child exhibits any of the symptoms of ADHD, review the chart below. To learn more, please review our online ADHD links and ADHD resources.

Symptoms of ADHD

The symptoms of ADHD include those listed below.

Inattention

To be diagnosed with ADHD, your child must have six of the following ADHD symptoms for at least six months and to an extent that it disrupts his or her development.

  • Has lack of attention to detail or makes careless mistakes.
  • Has difficulty paying attention.
  • Doesn't pay attention when spoken to directly.
  • Doesn't follow instructions or fails to complete homework or other tasks.
  • Often seems disorganized.
  • Avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort or concentration.
  • Often loses things needed for tasks (toys, pencils, homework).
  • Becomes easily distracted.
  • Is forgetful.

Hyperactivity/Impulsivity

To be diagnosed with ADHD, your child must have six of the following symptoms for at least six months and to an extent that it disrupts his or her development.

  • Often fidgets.
  • Gets up and moves around during activities in situations when remaining seated is expected.
  • Often runs or climbs in inappropriate situations.
  • Is unable to play quietly.
  • Seems "driven by a motor."
  • Talks excessively.
  • Blurts out answers before complete question is given.
  • Can't seem to wait for his or her turn.
  • Interrupts or intrudes on others often.

To confirm if your child has ADHD or for more information about ADHD, contact your child's doctor.

View a list of commonly asked questions about how to correctly apply and remove the Daytrana patch each day. Read more

Daytrana is a prescription central nervous system (brain) stimulant medicine used to treat ADHD in people 6 to 17 years old. Daytrana may help increase attention and decrease impulsive and hyperactive behavior. Daytrana should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.

Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT:
Daytrana is a controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Daytrana in a safe place to protect it from theft. Selling or giving away Daytrana may harm others and is against the law.

Tell the prescribing doctor if your child has ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs.

Daytrana should not be used if your child is very anxious, tense, or agitated; has an eye problem called glaucoma; has tics (repeated movements or sounds that cannot be controlled) has a diagnosis or family history of seizures or has a diagnosis or family history of Tourette’s syndrome; or have had an abnormal brain wave test (EEG); is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine or has discontinued an MAOI medicine in the last 2 weeks; is pregnant or breastfeeding; is allergic to methylphenidate or any other ingredients of Daytrana.

Serious heart problems have been reported with Daytrana or other stimulant medicines including:

  • sudden death in people with heart problems or heart defects
  • stroke and heart attack in adults
  • increased blood pressure and heart rate

Tell the doctor if your child or a family member has any heart problems, heart defects, or increased blood pressure and heart rate. Remove the Daytrana patch and call the doctor right away if your child has any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while using Daytrana.

Serious mental (psychiatric) problems have been reported with Daytrana or other stimulant medicines including:

  • new or worse aggressive behavior, hostility, anger or irritability
  • new or worse bipolar illness or mania (an extreme increase in activity or talking)
  • new or worse psychosis (hearing or seeing things that are not real, being suspicious, or distrustful, believing things that are not true)
  • other unusual or extreme changes in behavior or mood

Tell the doctor about any mental problems your child or family members have including suicide or depression, bipolar illness, mania, or psychosis. Call the doctor right away if your child has any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while using Daytrana.

Serious side effects such as seizures (this usually happens in people with a history of seizures), slowing of growth (weight and height), eyesight changes or blurred vision have been reported with Daytrana. Allergic skin rash may occur. Stop using Daytrana and see the doctor right away if swelling, bumps, or blisters happen at or around where the patch is applied.

If the patch is worn longer than 9 hours in a day, or if more than 1 patch is worn at a time, too much Daytrana has been used. Your child should not use hair dryers, heating pads, electric blankets, heated water beds or other heat sources while wearing a Daytrana patch. This could cause too much medicine to pass into your child’s body and cause serious side effects.

Your child should have his or her height and weight checked often while taking Daytrana and your doctor may stop treatment if a problem is found during these check-ups.

Most common side effects seen with Daytrana include skin problems (redness, small bumps, itching) where the patch is applied, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, weight loss, tics, trouble sleeping, mood swings, and dizziness.

Please see Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide including Warning regarding abuse and dependence.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call
1-800-FDA-1088.

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