If you take medication for ADHD symptoms, chances are you use a stimulant medication such as Adderall, Ritalin or Concerta. These types of medication are effective in reducing hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention but for many people, these medications are not an option. Side effects, such as insomnia, loss of appetite and irritability, stop them from using stimulants. Other problems are the increased risk of cardiovascular problems or interference with other medical conditions or...
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ADHD and Stimulants
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At the end of my first year in college I did the usual exam week cramming. I don't test well (my brain completely freezes up), so I had... Read more »
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Treating ADHD: When Stimulant Medications Don't Work
By Eileen Bailey, Health Expert
Stimulant medications are often used to treat ADHD but it is estimated that between 10 percent and 20 percent of people with ADHD are not... Read more »
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Using Stimulants to Improve Sleep in Adults with ADHD
By Terry Matlen, ACSW, Health Expert
It may seem counter-intuitive to suggest that taking stimulant medications at night might help adults with ADHD fall asleep and stay... Read more »
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ADHD Stimulants May Affect Growth, At Least Short-Term
By Craig Stoltz, Health Expert
Since stimulant medications like Ritilin often suppress appetite, it's long been controversial whether taking those drugs can make kids... Read more »
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Combining Stimulant Medication and Antidepressants: Possible...
By Eileen Bailey, Health Expert
Last week I wrote about ADHD and depression. Does one cause the other? Does depression normally follow ADHD or is inattention caused by... Read more »
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Auditory Stimulation: ADHD Alternative Treatments
Auditory stimulation is a method of helping children by providing music while completing a task. In a study (completed by the Division of Child and... Read more »
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Myth: Stimulant Medication is Overprescribed
Stimulant medications are often a front line treatment for ADHD. They can, when used properly, decrease hyperactivity and impulsiveness and increase... Read more »
Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
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