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Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment
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Treatment
A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly 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 combination of both, and standard community care. While all four groups improved, medication -- when carefully monitored -- was more effective than behavior therapy alone, and its effects were similar to combination therapy. The combined approach, ...
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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Considering ADHD meds? Have a Heart Check First
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...ADHD drugs for details on these meds and their side effects. Read more »
The Many Faces of ADHD: Kaori
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...also have ADHD. In addition, Kaori indicated that Ritalin is no longer available. Last year,... Read more »
Reducing Discrimination in Health Insurance
By CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD , Health ExpertCome new health insurance plan implementation in January 2010 - yes, that's 2010 - arbitrary and... Read more »
Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...following: ADHD Medications have disturbing side effects.According to the Learning Assessment... Read more »
Health Guide
ADHD Issues: How is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treated?
...Stimulants. Stimulants are the mainstay of ADHD treatment. This medicines include methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), and pemoline (Cylert -- may cause... Read more »Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA
...ThyroidGlaucomaAnxiety, Tension, Agitation or any other psychiatric illnessHistory of drug or substance abuse Side Effects: Although the following is not a complete list, below the most common... Read more »Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
...regarding medication for ADHD. These include the following: ADHD Medications have disturbing side effects.According to the Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre, in their article entitled... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications
...appear to pose the greatest risk of high blood pressure. Sulindac has the smallest effect.Other side effects of NSAIDs include dizziness, ringing in the ears, headaches, skin rashes, and possibly... Read more »Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
...The non-stimulant medication for ADHD is Strattera. All of these medications have a number of side effects in common:· Loss of Appetite· Headache· Stomach upset or nausea· Weight Loss... Read more »Images
Medications
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,... Read more »
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,... Read more »
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,... Read more »
...be required after the medication is stopped. Side Effects Headache, stomach pain, loss of... Read more »
...be required after the medication is stopped. Side Effects Headache, stomach pain, loss of... Read more »
Related News
Ritalin works for kids with developmental disorders
October 02, 2008Ritalin improved the symptoms of hyperactivity and attention deficiency in children with pervasive developmental disorders, according to a study in... Read summary »
Ritalin alternative may relieve ADHD
August 12, 2009Israeli researchers say that a med called reboxetine may be effective in treating ADHD symptoms in children who can't take the stimulant Ritalin. An... Read summary »
Low doses of Ritalin may help preschoolers with ADHD
October 02, 2008A recent study at the National Institutes of Health has found that low doses of Ritalin (methylphenidate) may help preschoolers who have... Read summary »
Ritalin may not help preschoolers with multiple disorders
October 03, 2008Ritalin doesn't help in treating preschoolers who have three or more coexisting disorders, such as oppositional defiant, conduct, and anxiety... Read summary »
Study: Ritalin does not cause sleep problems
October 03, 2008A new study of 282 children shows that ritalin taken in patch or pill form does not cause sleep problems. After five weeks, researchers found that... Read summary »
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