Now You've Got STICK—ADHD Support From Daytrana™

We created STICK—Strategies To Improve Coping for Kids and families—to help you and your child manage the everyday challenges of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As you know, the Daytrana patch is only one part of treating ADHD. STICK is here to help make things easier by providing the support and information you need.

STICK is designed to help you and your child have the best experience possible with the patch, and to help you and your family better manage the challenges of ADHD.

Here's how to get started. On this site you'll find helpful information about how to get the most out of Daytrana:

Find out how Daytrana works and read instructions on how to apply and remove the patch. You can also see sample schedules of how the patch may fit into your child's and family's ever-changing routines.
Register for the STICK Directory and become a member of an exclusive online community of moms with children who suffer with ADHD. You will be able to share your profile with other members, as well as search and communicate with other members.
A doctor conversation guide to help you get more out of your visit with your child's doctor.
A Progress Tracker to help you gauge, from week to week, how your child is improving academically, socially and personally with Daytrana. Share the results with your child's doctor so he or she can see how Daytrana is helping your child.
Mom's Corner—discover new ways to help you deal with everyday stresses and tough decisions that often come with having a child with ADHD. Learn how to take time for yourself—because taking time for yourself is good for your child too.

You can lean on STICK to help you and your child manage ADHD symptoms.

Important Safety Information

Tell your doctor about any heart conditions, including structural abnormalities, your child or a family member may have. Inform your doctor immediately if the child develops symptoms that suggest heart problems, such as chest pain or fainting.

Daytrana should not be used if the child has: significant anxiety, tension, or agitation; allergies to methylphenidate or other ingredients of Daytrana; glaucoma; discontinued in the last 14 days or is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI); tics, or family history or diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome.

Tell your doctor before using Daytrana if the child: is being treated for or has symptoms of depression (e.g. sadness, worthlessness, or hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has family history of tics; has abnormal thoughts or visions, hears abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had seizures or abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive behavior or hostility. Tell your doctor immediately if the child develops any of these conditions/symptoms while using Daytrana.

In clinical studies, side effects were generally mild to moderate. The most common side effects reported with Daytrana were decreased appetite, sleeplessness, sadness/crying, twitching, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, tics, and affect lability (mood swings). Aggression, new abnormal thoughts/behaviors, mania, and growth suppression have been associated with use of drugs of this type. Tell your doctor if the child has blurred vision while using Daytrana.

Abuse of Daytrana can lead to dependence.

Daytrana should be applied daily to clean, dry skin, which is free of any cuts or irritation. Skin redness or itching is common with Daytrana. Allergic skin rash may occur.

Please see Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.

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