Ritalin alternative may relieve ADHD

(Israel National News) UPDATED 2009-08-12

Israeli researchers say that a med called reboxetine may be effective in treating ADHD symptoms in children who can't take the stimulant Ritalin. An eight-week study of 27 boys found that both reboxetine and Ritalin relieved symptoms of ADHD. Reboxetine is a selective-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) drug that is used to treat depression and panic disorder. Read full story >

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Ritalin alternative may relieve ADHD

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