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Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medications
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Medications
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- ADHD: The Basics
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis of ADHD
- Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
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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