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Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications

Medications


Several medications are available to treat ADHD.

Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar Drugs

Psychostimulants are the primary drugs used to treat ADHD. Although these drugs stimulate the central nervous system, they have a calming effect on people with ADHD.

These drugs include:

  • Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)
  • Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
  • Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
  • Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Dextrostat)

Pemoline (Cylert), another stim...

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ADHD: Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Beginning Medication
Medication is an effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD.  Commonly prescribed medications include: Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, Dexedrine and Strattera.  Strattera is the only non-stimulant... Read more »
ADHD Medication in the Summertime
In the past, less was known about the long-term effects of ADHD medication. At that time, it was believed that taking a “vacation” from medication when children were not in school would provide... Read more »

Medications

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...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »

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...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »

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...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »

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...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »

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...Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying... Read more »

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