The document provides an overview of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) medications, detailing stimulant and non-stimulant options available for treatment. It discusses various drugs, including amphetamines and methylphenidate, their effects on neurotransmitters, and considerations for use based on individual needs. The importance of consultation with a doctor for appropriate ADHD treatment and potential natural remedies is also emphasized.

1. ABOUT ADHD MEDICATION
Attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder(ADHD) isamental issue.Itcausesarange of symptoms.These
include:
 problemsconcentrating
 forgetfulness
 hyperactivity
 an inabilitytofinishtasks
Medicationscanhelpdecrease ADHD symptomsinchildrenandadults.Treatmentapproachescanvary
betweenchildrenandadults,andnoteverypersonwithADHDtakesthe same drugs.Infact, many drugs
are available totreatADHD.The followinglistof drugsforADHD can helpyoutalkto your doctor about
whatoptionmay be rightfor you.
Stimulants
Stimulantsare the mostcommonlyprescribedmedicationsforADHD.Theyare oftenthe firstcourse of
drugsusedfor ADHD treatment.Youmighthearthisclass of drugs calledcentral nervoussystem (CNS)
stimulantmedications.Theyworkbyincreasingthe amountsof the hormonescalleddopamineand
norepinephrineinthe brain.Thiseffectimprovesconcentrationanddecreasesthe fatiguethat’s
commonwithADHD.
Many brand-name stimulantsare nowonly available asgenericversions.Thisisbecause some health
insurance companieswill onlypayforthe generics.Theytendtocostless.However,otherdrugsare
onlyavailable asbrand-name products.
Amphetamines
Theycome in immediate-release(adrugthat’sreleasedintoyourbodyrightaway) andextended-
release (adrugthat’sreleasedintoyourbodyslowly)oral forms.Brandnamesof these drugsinclude:
 Adderall XR(genericavailable)
 Dexedrine(genericavailable)
 Dextrostat(genericavailable)
 Dynavel XR
 Evekeo
 ProCentra(genericavailable)
 Vyvanse
 Methamphetamine(Desoxyn)

2. Methamphetamineisrelatedtoephedrineandamphetamine.Italsoworksbystimulatingthe CNS.It’s
not knownexactlyhowthisdrugworksto helpADHDsymptoms.Itcan reduce yourappetite and
increase yourbloodpressure.Thisdrugcomesasan oral tablettakenonce or twice perday.
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate worksbyhelpingthe reuptake of norepinephrine anddopamine inyourbrain.It’salso
a mildstimulant.Itcomesasimmediate-release,extended-release,andcontrolled-releaseoral forms.It
alsocomesas a transdermal patchunderthe brandname Daytrana. Brand namesinclude:
 AptensioXR
 Metadate ER
 Metadate CD (genericavailable)
 Concerta(genericavailable)
 Daytrana
 Ritalin(genericavailable)
 RitalinLA (genericavailable)
 Methylin(genericavailable)
 QuilliChew
 Quillivant
 Focalin(genericavailable)
 Non-stimulants
Non-stimulantsaffectthe braindifferentlythanstimulantsdo.These drugsalsoaffect
neurotransmitters,buttheydon’tincrease dopaminelevels.Ingeneral,ittakeslongertosee results
fromthese drugsthan fromstimulants.
These drugscome in several classes.A doctormightprescribe themwhenstimulantsaren’tsafe orare
ineffective.Theymayalsoprescribe themif apersonwantstoavoidthe side effectsof stimulants.
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Atomoxetine (Strattera) worksbylettingnorepinephrine worklongerinthe brain.The drug islong-
acting,so youonlyneedtotake itonce perday.This drug is notavailable asa generic.
Atomoxetine hascausedliverdamage ina small numberof people.If youhave signsof liverproblems
while takingthisdrug,yourdoctorwill checkyourliverfunction.Signsof liverproblemsinclude atender
or swollenabdomen,yellowingof yourskinorthe whitesof youreyes,orfatigue.
Clonidine (Kapvay)

3. Clonidine(Kapvay)isusedtoreduce hyperactivity,impulsiveness,anddistractibilityinpeople with
ADHD. Thisdrug isalsousedto treat highbloodpressure.Because italsolowersbloodpressure,people
takingit forADHD may feel lightheaded.
Guanfacine (Intuniv)
Guanfacine (Intuniv) isnormallyprescribedforhighbloodpressureinadults.Thisdrugisavailable asa
generic,butonlythe brand-name versionIntuniv isapprovedforuse inchildrenwithADHD.
Thisdrug may helpwithmemoryandbehavioral problems.Itmayalsohelpimprove aggressionand
hyperactivity.
Talk with your doctor
Your doctor maysuggestotherADHD treatmentsalongwithmedications.Forinstance,anarticle in
Pediatricssaysthatchangingyourdietmay alleviateyourADHDsymptoms.A studyinClinical
PsychologyReviewfoundthattakingomega-3supplementsmayalsomodestlyimprove symptomsin
childrenwithADHD.Talkto yourdoctor aboutyour drug optionsaswell asthe alternatives,suchas
these 5 natural remedies.It’simportanttodiscussall ADHDtreatmentoptionswithyourdoctorto gain
the bestresults.
Nowadaysthe diagnosisof ADHDiscomplicatedbythatit isa multifactorneurological disorder,which
symptomsrise gradually.Butthe lackor untimelyADHDtreatmentinchildrenmaycause the ADHD
symptomsinadults.Typical ADHDsymptomsforchildrenandadultsare as follows:
 the lack of interestandattentiontoconcrete task
 difficultself-realizationtofulfill the certaintask;
 unwillingnesstoperformtask,requiringlongconcentration;
 inattention,carelessness,forgetfulnessandfrequentlossof personal things;
 systemicdistractionfromthe taskbyoutside stimuli;
 anxious, chaoticorrhythmicmovementsbyfeetand(or) hands;
 pointless,spontaneousmotoractivityandimpulsiveness;
 chattinessandlackof attentiontowhatthe interlocutorsays.
Giventhatchildren’sADHDsymptomsare almostthe same as ADHD symptomsarising inmature age,
childrenandadultsare prescribedwiththe same medicationsforADHDtreatment.Despiteactive
growthof the pharmaceutical industry,today’sADHDtherapyinvolvesADHDmeds,developedabout60
yearsago.
Althoughwe mustadmitthatthere are more modernADHD meds,developedin21stcentury.However
it doesn’tmeanthattraditional ADHDdrugs,studiedforoverseveral decades,are lesseffectivethan
newADHD meds.

4. Thisstatementisprovedbythe fact that Methylphenidatemedicationwasapprovedbythe FDA for
ADHD treatmentbackin 1955. But until now,itstays the most-prescribedmedicationforADHD
treatmentanditsproductioniscarriedout by several largestpharmaceutical companies.
ADHD medsthat containactive pharmaceutical ingredientMethylphenidate,isavailable invarious
dosage forms.Thus,ADHD meds,containingMethylphenidate,come in:chewable pills,oral solutionor
suspension,oral tabletsorcapsulesandeventransdermal patch.
It isalso importantthatMethylphenidate isavailable inalarge scale of dosages.Therefore accordingto
the severityof ADHDsymptoms,doctorcan prescribe hispatientanoptimal dailydosage of this
medication.Despite the factthatMethylphenidateisone of the mostpopularADHD meds,some
childrenandadultpeople are contraindicatedtouse it.
Takingintoaccount contraindicationsforuse of Methylphenidate,the doctorcan prescribe some
alternative ADHDmedsthatcan relieve the symptomsof neurological disorder.There are several ADHD
medson modernpharmaceutical market,whichcanbe takeninsteadof Methylphenidate.
For instance,suchADHD medsasDexmethylphenidate andDextroamphetamine are nolesseffective
than Methylphenidate.Butdue tothe fact that the clinical experience withthe treatmentof ADHD
medsismuch longer,doctorsprefertoadministertheirpatientsnamelythismedicationmore than
others.
There are combinedADHDmedsonsale,eachof whichconsistsof several pharmaceutical ingredients.
For example,Adderall medicationcontainsmixedsaltsof amphetamineproducts,suchas
Dextroamphetamine(informof saccharate andsulfate) andAmphetamine (informof monohydrate and
sulfate).
Justas Methylphenidate,Adderall isusedforthe treatmentof ADHDsince the middle of the last century
and all potential risksforhealth(causedbyitsusage) are well known.The onlyreasonwhyAdderall is
prescribedforADHDtreatmentmore rarelythanMethylphenidate,itisbignumberof contraindications
for use.
Note that itdoesn’tmatterwhat ADHD medswere prescribedtoapatient,theymustbe terminated
immediatelyif thesemedscausedcardiovascularside effects.If ADHDmedsprovoke palpitation,high
bloodpressure orchestpain,one muststop the ADHD treatmentcourse andtell a doctorabout
appearingside effects.
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