Nonstimulants
Learn about non-stimulant ADHD medications like Strattera, Intuniv, clonidine, and guanfacine used to treat symptoms of inattention, distractibility, disorganization, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and more.
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The Decision to Medicate
Is It Safe to Medicate Our Child with ADHD?
The decision to medicate (or not) is an agonizing one. Here, find answers to common questions, and...
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...
ADHD Medications
Why and How Wellbutrin May Be an Effective Treatment for ADHD
Wellbutrin is an anti-depressant medication prescribed to help manage ADHD symptoms in adults who...
Ask the Experts
When ADHD Medicine Is Ineffective
"My 12-year-old was diagnosed with ADHD, and we've tried every ADHD medication on the market. Every...
Managing Medications
How Do We Know the Treatment Is Working?
Almost no one gets it right on the first try. Research shows that most ADHD treatment plans need...
ADHD Medications
A Parent’s Guide to Psychiatric Medications for Children
ADHD stimulants. SSRIs for depression. Anticonvulsants. Learn the ins and outs of these and other...
ADHD Medication and Treatment Reviews
Kapvay: Medication Reviews
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Free Resource: ADHD Medication Tracking Log
Learn to recognize the signs that your treatment plan is (or is not) doing its job — and how to solve...
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Skipping Doses Can Be Dangerous for Some ADHD Adults
"My 20-year-old daughter, who has ADHD, skips her Strattera dose on weekends. She assured me it's OK...
ADHD Medications
How Does ADHD Medication Work? With Lots of Monitoring
ADHD medication isn’t always a magic bullet, and sometimes it just doesn’t work for certain...
ADHD News & Research
FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Strattera
The nonstimulant atomoxetine soon will be available in generic form, which may lower treatment costs...
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Take Charge of Your Child’s Medication [Infographic]
This parent's guide to ADHD medications explains the different between stimulants and nonstimulants,...
ADHD News & Research
Promising Medication Tested Successfully on Adults with ADHD
The nonstimulant medication mazindol CR, previously approved in Europe for sleep disorders and...
ADHD Treatment Options
Multiple Medications for Your Child: What You Need to Know
Is your child being treated with more than one drug for emotional or behavioral issues, like...