Common Medications Prescribed For Anxiousness
The most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD include stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, and Dexedrine. 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
· Difficulty Sleep
These side effects may appear during the first few weeks. Normally these side effects will disappear or will not cause enough discomfort to contact...
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