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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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Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA

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Ritalin SR Oral Drug Images

Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,... Read more »

Ritalin SR Oral Drug Interactions

...monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking... Read more »

Ritalin SR Oral Dosage and Storage

Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or... Read more »

Ritalin SR Oral Uses and How to Use

... Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Dosage is based on your medical condition... Read more »

Ritalin SR Oral Precautions and Side Effects

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