Clonidine Medication Side Efects
Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Medications
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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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Expert & Community Posts
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Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA
...methylphenidate: Coumarin anticoagulantsAnticonvulsantsTricyclic antidepressantsSSRI antidepressantsClonidineCold/allergy medications (including over the counter medications) Pregnancy: ... Read more »Daytrana
...effectiveness of Daytrana: Coumarin anticoagulantsAnticonvulsantsTricyclic antidepressantsSSRI antidepressantsClonidineCold/allergy medications (including over the counter... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications
...severe side effects of other RLS drugs, but more research is warranted to determine if they are useful.Clonidine. Clonidine (Catapres), a drug used for high blood pressure, is helpful for some... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...phobias, particularly performance anxiety. Beta-blockers are less effective for other forms of anxiety.ClonidineClonidine, a drug that relaxes blood vessels, has been used to treat children with... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...a beta-blocker. They are rarely used by themselves. Vasodilators include hydralazine (Apresoline), clonidine (Catapres, available in tablets or as a skin patch), and Minoxidil (Loniten). Some of... Read more »Images
Medications
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by stimulating certain brain... Read more »
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