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Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications
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- ADHD: The Basics
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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
Antipsychotics in Kids: The New York Times Gets it Completely Wrong
By John McManamy , Health Expert...permanent organ damage, including the heart. The emergency room may be good for a quick fix, but... Read more »
Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...situation into perspective. Approximately 20% of children on psychostimulant medication may have... Read more »
News Story: Pediatric Ritalin may Affect Young Brains
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertWhen we give our children with ADHD Ritalin, we can see the changes in them. They may be able to... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...number of studies showing a delayed growth rate in children taking stimulant medications,... Read more »
Do Stimulants Stunt Growth?
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...name: Ritalin) might cause growth suppression in children with ADHD who are treated with the... Read more »
Health Guide
ADHD: Highlights
...safety and effectiveness of ADHD drugs for preschoolers indicated that these drugs may benefit some children. However, the Preschool ADHD Treatment Study (PATS) also suggested that these drugs... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Complications
...assessment of pain determined by patient input and participation is at the crux of effective care for children with sickle cell disease. Often, however, patients are not given the treatment they... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
...methylphenidate (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... Read more »Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Quick-Relief Medications
...attack. A short-acting inhaled beta2-agonist, taken as needed, is often the only medication used by children with chronic mild asthma.Asthma is a disease in which inflammation of the airways... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
...disorders may mimic or accompany attention-deficit disorder. ADHD exists alone in only about one-third of children. Many professionals object to the use of the single term attention-deficit... Read more »Images
Medications
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