Drugs Used To Treat Adhd
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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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Expert & Community Posts
Some Key Differences Between ODD and ADHD
By Dr. Ballas , Health ExpertOver a third of children with ADHD have a second psychiatric diagnosis, and one of the most common... Read more »
ADHD's Dynamic History: The Effects of Continuously Changing Diagnostic Criteria
By Dr. Ballas , Health ExpertFor over 100 years, the symptoms that constitute ADHD have been continuously refined by the... Read more »
New Study Shows ADHD Meds Do Not Raise Risk of Substance Abuse
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health ExpertDeciding to medicate your ADHD child is never an easy decision for parents. Hearing rants from... Read more »
Adults with ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertWhat are some of the common symptoms of ADHD in adults? Most information is written on... Read more »
FDA Recommends Continuing Medication Based on Limitations on New Study
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertADHD medications are once again in the news this week. A study released this week indicated an... Read more »
Health Guide
ADHD and Substance Abuse
...addition, a study showed that of adults seeking medical treatment for addictions, 10% to 20% had ADD/ADHD. Substance abuse impacts every aspect of someone’s life. It can interfere with... Read more »Pharmaceutical Companies Make a Profit on ADHD Diagnosis
One of the debates over the whether ADHD is over-diagnosed is the relationship between the increasing diagnosis and the profit the pharmaceutical companies are making from the medications being... Read more »Myth: Stimulant Medication is Overprescribed
Stimulant medications are often a front line treatment for ADHD. They can, when used properly, decrease hyperactivity and impulsiveness and increase attention. Numerous studies have been completed... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
...(Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of... Read more »Diagnosis of ADHD
...of Pediatrics issued its first guidelines for diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children in 2002. They include:Children between ages 6 - 12 should first be evaluated... Read more »Images
Medications
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