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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Long Term Adverse Effects For Adhd Medications

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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