When would you consider transdermal treatments for ADHD?  

Agree with the above, plus if I have a kiddo having a really difficult time in the mornings with tardiness at school and tantrums in the AM because of ADHD, patch can do wonders if applied 2 hours prior to wake-up time. So I have parents apply the patch when they are still asleep, and then the morni...

While the marketing for transdermal stimulants focuses on kids who can't/won't swallow pills, I find that with coaching and practice, most kids can learn to swallow meds or are able to take a crushed tablet or opened capsule (if appropriate) mixed with a small amount of food. For many families, this...

I’ve used the transdermal patches in patients who have had gastric bypass surgery. They can’t take extended-release medications due to absorption issues. What I found effective to avoid multiple doses a day that can have adherence problems is the transdermal patch.