Dexedrine For Adhd
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Stimulant Medications and Heart Risks
All ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems or pre-existing heart conditions (high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, or congenital heart disease). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in children with heart problems. They have also been associated with sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults with a history of heart disease. The...
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Dexedrine
Dexedrine is a stimulant medication used to treat ADHD. The active ingredient of this medication is dextroamphetamine. For more... Read more »
Adults with ADHD
What are some of the common symptoms of ADHD in adults? Most information is written on children with ADHD, however, it is now known... Read more »
Considering ADHD meds? Have a Heart Check First
A new statement from the American Heart Association is quite explicit: Before you give kids stimulant meds for ADHD, make sure their heart... Read more »
Book Excerpt: ADHD and Me: what I learned from lighting fires at the...
Below is an excerpt from the book, ADHD and Me: what i learned from lighting fires at the dinner table, by Blake E.S. Taylor. Next week,... Read more »
How Does Food Impact ADHD Medications?
Over the years there has been conflicting information on how, why and even if, certain foods or drinks impact the effectiveness of ADHD... Read more »
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Dexedrine
Brand Name: Dexedrine and Dextrostat Generic Name: dextroamphetamine sulfate Usage: Dexedrine is a sustained-release medication approved for... Read more »
ADHD Issues: How is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (...
ADHD and childhood behavioral disorders are usually better treated in specialized education settings with behavioral management of the disruptive... Read more »
Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR...
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
Desoxyn
Brand Name: Desoxyn Generic Name: methamphetamine Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have approved Desoxyn for the treatment of... Read more »
Daytrana
Brand Name: Daytrana Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Daytrana for the treatment... Read more »
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