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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: Traditional vs. Alternative Treatment

Traditionally, ADHD is treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Alternative treatments are any other treatments that claim to either cure or treat symptoms of ADHD, for... Read more »

Nutritional and Herbal Supplements: ADHD Alternative Treatments

Nutritional and herbal supplements as a treatment for ADHD are based on the theory that there is something lacking in your diet that is causing the symptoms. There are a few medical conditions... Read more »

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 Alternative Treatments: Antimotion Sickness Medication

Antimotion sickness medication to treat ADHD is based on the belief that there is a connection between the inner ear and ADHD symptoms. According to proponents of this theory, ADHD symptoms may be a... Read more »

ADHD: Creating a Treatment Plan

Treatment for ADHD can be varied. There are behavior modification programs, counseling/therapy and medication. In addition, if you have co-existing conditions, such as depression or bipolar... Read more »

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