Hi everybody,
We are going to try something new here on ADHDCentral. In a previous post I had talked about our experience with a drug called Risperidone. My son has recenly begun taking this medication and I was eager to share this experience with members as well as hear your feedback based upon your personal experiences. The post received many comments and it made me think that maybe we should discuss the other medications as well. We can learn a lot from each other to discuss the...
I've been taking Wellbutrin (generic name Bupropion) for about seven years, minus the time I was pregnant with my son. I would say that... Read more »
Most people are familiar with some of the common side-effects of Adderall: loss of appetite, headache, stomach upset, weight loss and... Read more »
We have been talking a lot about medications here on ADHD Central lately. Part of the reason for this is that so many of you write in with... Read more »
A question we sometimes receive on ADHD Central is about whether or not stuttering is somehow associated with having ADHD. Some of you... Read more »
There are a lot of potential reasons why a child with ADHD might not gain weight so easily. Hyperactivity can cause a child to be... Read more »
Brand Name: Strattera Generic Name: atomoxetine hydrochloride Usage: Strattera has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat... Read more »
Teen years are difficult -- for both the teens and their families. Add depression to the situation, and it can be especially difficult to know... Read more »
One dose of a new drug to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults may work to control ADHD symptoms longer than other... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Several types of medication are used to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Goals of Treatment of ADHDThe goals of treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD include: Controlling symptoms of ADHD, minimizing... Read more »
Medication Mistakes Of the 1.5 million medication mistakes that occur every year, about 25 percent are due to drugs that have similar names being accidentally prescribed to patients. Experts say these errors are due to a number of...
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