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    Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications

    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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    Narcolepsy: Highlights
    Is Narcolepsy Hereditary?People whose close relatives have narcolepsy are more likely to have the sleep disorder themselves. The risk is highest for first-degree relatives (parents or... Read more »
    Narcolepsy: Prognosis
    PrognosisNarcolepsy is a life-long problem but it is not progressive. Symptoms may even lessen over time but they never completely disappear. In a 2001 study comparing older adults (over 65 years... Read more »
    Narcolepsy: Resources
    www.aasmnet.org -- American Academy of Sleep Medicinewww.sleepfoundation.org -- National Sleep Foundationwww.narcolepsynetwork.org -- Narcolepsy Networkwww.wfsrs.org -- World Federation of... Read more »
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    CausesNarcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder. It is not caused by mental illness or psychological problems. It is most likely the end result of a number of genetic abnormalities that affect... Read more »
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    Narcolepsy affects around 1 in 2,000 people. Experts estimate that around 135,000 200,000 Americans have narcolepsy, but the number may be higher. Only about 25% of people who have... Read more »

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