ADHD Medications
Learn about the ADHD / ADD medications — both stimulant and non-stimulant — used to treat inattention, lack of focus, hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractibility, and more symptoms in children and adults with attention deficit.
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Stimulants
A Patient’s Primer on the Stimulant Medications Used to Treat ADHD
Are stimulants like Ritalin and Concerta really safe? How do they work? What is a good starting dose?...
Managing Medications
The 5 Most Common ADHD Medication Side Effects — and Their Fixes
The most common ADHD medication side effects are appetite suppression, headache, dry mouth, and...
ADHD News & Research
The Deadly Repercussions of Stimulant Medication Misuse
The death of two Ohio State students earlier this month from suspected use of fake Adderall pills...
Managing Treatment
How to Manage Side Effects in Kids
Six common side effects of stimulant medication and the strategies that can help alleviate them for a...
Medications
The Top ADHD Medications for Children — Rated by Readers
Which ADHD medications are best for children with attention deficit disorder? Which treatments...
ADDitude for Professionals
4 Reasons Adults Give Up on ADHD Medication
ADHD medications are some of the most effective treatments across medicine. Still, ADHD medication...
ADHD Medications
How a Physician Treats ADHD with Combination Therapy
ADHD combination therapy, using a stimulant and a non-stimulant to reduce symptoms of attention...
ADDitude for Professionals
How the Adderall Shortage Is Casting a Long Shadow on ADHD Treatment
In a recent ADDitude survey, ADHD clinicians and other professionals reported that nearly all of...
ADHD Medications
ADHD Medications for Adults: Treatment Q&A for the Newly Diagnosed (and Nervous)
Is ADD medication safe? Does it work? What are the side effects? After an ADHD diagnosis, most...
Managing Medications
5 Safety Rules for Using ADHD Medications
Deciding to treat ADHD symptoms with medication is not a cop out or a quick fix. Determining the...
ADHD Medications
FAQ About ADHD Medications
Everything you need to know about taking an ADHD medication - from dosage and possible risks to...
ADHD Medication and Treatment Reviews
Adderall XR
Adderall Generic Name: Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine...
ADHD Medication and Treatment Reviews
Intuniv: ADHD Medication
Intuniv (guanfacine) is a once-daily, non-stimulant ADHD medication used to treat symptoms of...
ADHD Medication and Treatment Reviews
Qelbree
Qelbree is a nonstimulant ADHD medication approved by the FDA to treat symptoms in patients 6 to 17...
ADHD Medication and Treatment Reviews
Jornay PM
Jornay PM (generic name: methylphenidate hydrochloride) is the first extended release ADHD stimulant...