ADHD & ADD: Medications

  • Prescription Stimulants

    01/01/04, Partnership for a Drug-Free America

    Prescription StimulantsPrescription Stimulants are a class of drugs that enhance brain activity. Prescription stimulants were used historically to treat asthma, obesity, neurological disorders, and a variety of other ailments, before their potential

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  • Ritalin

    01/01/04, Partnership for a Drug-Free America

    RitalinRitalin, the trade name for methylphenidate, is a medication prescribed for children with an abnormally high level of activity or with attention–deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is also occasionally prescribed for treating narcolepsy.

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  • Dexmethylphenidate

    09/08/06, Healthwise

    Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have severe depression or a history of mental illness, seizures or epilepsy, high blood pressure, a history of drug or alcohol addiction, congestive heart fa

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  • Atomoxetine

    03/05/07, Healthwise

    You may have suicidal thoughts or behavior while taking atomoxetine. Watch for symptoms of depression, unusual behavior, or thoughts of hurting yourself. Your doctor may need to check you at regular visits while you are taking this medication.

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  • Stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

    05/31/06, Healthwise

    Stimulants affect how the brain controls impulses and regulates behavior and attention. They do this by influencing the availability of certain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, in the brain.

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  • Antihypertensives for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

    05/31/06, Healthwise

    It is not known exactly how these medications work when used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They appear to affect the body's production of norepinephrine, a brain chemical that helps control moods.

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  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Medications

    05/31/06, Healthwise

    Medications are used to help control the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.

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  • Atomoxetine (Strattera) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

    05/31/06, Healthwise

    Atomoxetine (Strattera) strengthens the chemical signals between brain cells and also increases certain brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, to improve concentration. It is not a stimulant.

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