How Stimulant Drugs For Adhd Work
Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications
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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
ADHD and Stimulants
By Deborah , Health Expert...with ADHD and found out that it was treated with stimulants, I had one of those... Read more »
When to Give ADHD Medication a Shot & When to Stop It
By Deborah , Health Expert...would think that giving someone who's hyperactive a stimulant is, to say the least,... Read more »
New Research Raises Questions About Long Term Effectiveness of ADHD Medications
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...symptoms of ADHD. Source: [1] "Debate of Drugs for ADHD Reignites", 2007, Mar 27,... Read more »
New Study Shows ADHD Meds Do Not Raise Risk of Substance Abuse
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...Hearing rants from anti-drug groups claiming that stimulants used for treating ADHD are... Read more »
Adults with ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...to treat adults. Some of the commonly prescribed stimulant medications are Ritalin, Dexedrine,... Read more »
Health Guide
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
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Medications
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