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Post by hopeful on Apr 20, 2004 16:49:08 GMT -5
I've heard of this term before, and I looked it up. I was just wondering if anyone had gotten medication this way. It seems like it might be helpful.
As I understand it, if you need a medication in a smaller dose (for example) than is being manufactured, they may be able to do it for you.
This was not in reference to Strattera, but I remember from way back that many had thought there should be a 5mg dose when 10mgs was the minimum.
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Post by HooDunnit on Apr 26, 2004 23:03:04 GMT -5
All we got was a pillcutter. Would that be any help?
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Post by AustinsMom on Apr 27, 2004 20:28:09 GMT -5
Yes, and they can be really helpful in making up liquids of some things if your child can't take pills, or making dye free medicines. My son takes a special vitamin protocol that is compounded so it is fewer pills to take. I think they are a great resource.
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Post by Dad2Brooke on Apr 28, 2004 12:35:50 GMT -5
When Brooke was 4 and just starting on Ritalin, we used a compound pharmacist to make it a liquid. It was expensive ($60.00 copay) and Ritalin never really seemed to work anyway.
As far as the pill cutter idea goes Barry, some pills can't be cut. I know for a fact concerta can't because it is an osmotic time release and cutting it messes it up. Also, meds like Strattera can't be cut because the are a capsule.
Some meds can be cut, you just need to read the package insert, check out their websites or ask you doctor/pharmacist.
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Post by Mishamom on Apr 28, 2004 22:20:08 GMT -5
My 5 year old daughter is on several medications as a result of starting a new protocol after seeing a Neuro-sensory specialist in Austin. She currently is taking Strattera 18 mg (goal is to begin discontinuing this in 3-4 months), Cortef (an anti-inflammatory that she will take for three weeks, and Valtrex which she will take for 9-18 months.
The goal is to be medication free for life after a 9-18 month treatment plan. In a nutshell he feels ADHD/ADD, SI, Autism, etc. are processing disorders caused by damage to the outer coating of nerves which regulate processing speed and consistency. Herpes is one of the conditions that he feels causes this damage. (80-90% of population has herpes) He feels that this damage can be repaired, processing speed and consistency established and the symptoms that are labeled as ADHD, ADD, SI etc can be eliminated along with the need for medication. With a 97% success rate we decided to give it a shot. I've met with parents of 8 children all with very positive results.
Anyhow...the Cortef is a solid tablet that can be cut. The valtrex is a large caplet with a coating. Strattera is of course in a capsule. A mother who has been through this protocol recommended that I buy a pill cutter, a pill pulverizer (nifty little thing) and ask the pharmacist for a bottle (comes in a pint size) of Syrpalata. This is the color free, sweet tasting liquid that medications get mixed into. It tastes more like grape than anything.
I cut the pills to the proper dosage for the given time of day, pulverize them to powder and mix them in with about a teaspoon of the syrup. Emily then takes a few spoonfulls with a drink between each one (they dont taste very good in powder form). She's able to take the medication quickly and without much fuss. She's been a champ about it. The pint size bottle of Syrpalata cost me $15.74 and should last quite a while.
So long as you give the medications as soon as you break them into powder and mix them you shouldn't change the effect of them much. I asked the doctor about doing this with Strattera since it says it can cause stomach upset. He said that was a recommendation the drug company makes to avoid any potential legal issues but that the reality is that very few people have stomach upset with Strattera after the first few weeks. He said that giving it after a meal was actually better protection for the stomach than the capsule is. I times the amount of time it takes the capsule to dissolve in water and it was under 10 seconds so there's not much protection taking it in capsule form anyhow.
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Post by Dad2Brooke on Apr 29, 2004 11:29:50 GMT -5
My 5 year old daughter is on several medications as a result of starting a new protocol after seeing a Neuro-sensory specialist in Austin. She currently is taking Strattera 18 mg (goal is to begin discontinuing this in 3-4 months), Cortef (an anti-inflammatory that she will take for three weeks, and Valtrex which she will take for 9-18 months. The goal is to be medication free for life after a 9-18 month treatment plan. In a nutshell he feels ADHD/ADD, SI, Autism, etc. are processing disorders caused by damage to the outer coating of nerves which regulate processing speed and consistency. Herpes is one of the conditions that he feels causes this damage. (80-90% of population has herpes) He feels that this damage can be repaired, processing speed and consistency established and the symptoms that are labeled as ADHD, ADD, SI etc can be eliminated along with the need for medication. With a 97% success rate we decided to give it a shot. I've met with parents of 8 children all with very positive results. , please tell us more about this! What is it called and where can we research it. |
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Post by AustinsMom on Apr 29, 2004 11:46:43 GMT -5
You might check the Strattera warnings again cause I think I remember something about not opening it because it is harmful if you breathe some into your lungs. Doesn't mean you shouldnt do it, but just be aware of the precautions.
Sounds like you are exploring an interesting alternative. I think someone asked about this on the Alternative Section once. You might post all about it there, because we are all interested in what's new and what's working!
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Post by shelli on May 8, 2004 9:54:05 GMT -5
I use a compund pharmacist for my hormone replacement therapy. They are great and can do just about anything. I love them. I had never thought of being able to use them for our kids meds. That is an interesting thought. I will ask my pharmacist if he does any kids meds for adhd or related things. My meds. come in a cream you just rub on your arm, that would be something, ritalin you just rub on. HA! HA!
Shelli
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