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Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications
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- ADHD: The Basics
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- Diagnosis of ADHD
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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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Member Medication Review: Wellbutrin
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...(Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox).Although NSAIDs work well, long-term use can cause stomach problems, such as ulcers and bleeding. In April 2005, the FDA... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Treatment
...pure mania characterized by euphoria and pure depression. Although imperfect, it is also an effective long-term drug for many patients with other bipolar subtypes.Antiseizure Drugs. Valproate... Read more »Images
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