ADHD Medication List-
for Children, Adults and Side Effects
 Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder known as
ADHD is fast becoming
both a childhood and an adult disorder.
ADHD is broken down into three different groups: Predominantly
Hyperactive-impulsive, Predominantly Inattentive, and Combined
Hyperactive-Impulsive and Inattentive.
The symptoms of ADHD
range from, not be able to focus, becoming distracted and bored with
a task and goes from one task to the next one, poor listening
skills, daydreams, impatient, becomes angry, has a hard time
following directions, constantly talking, can’t sit still very long,
Impatient, makes comments and shows their emotions without
restraint, has no regard for punishment, and interrupts others or
doing other activities.
At this time there’s not one single test that can be given to
children or adults to confirm a diagnoses of ADHD. The diagnosis
comes from the information that is gathered from case studies of
children and adults. This is done by gathering information from
school teachers, parents, and child givers. Research has found that
a parent’s genes have a great significance in the diagnoses of ADHD.
If a parent has ADHD it is more than likely that one or more of
their
children will have ADHD also. There are usually six or more
symptoms that a child or adult exhibits to be diagnosed with ADHD.
ADHD is treated with medications, psychotherapy and with natural
remedies of vitamins and herbs.
The following list of medication is a general list for your
information only. Researchers are continuing to develop new
medication for ADHD that will be added to this list. This list is
not indented to diagnose and treat ADHD. Those seeking treatment for
ADHD should consult a qualified physician.
Adderall, Adderall XR, (extended release given for ages 6 and
older), Concerta, (long lasting given form age 6 and older), Daytana,
(a patch that when applied causes the medication to go straight to
the blood stream given for ages 6 and older), Desoxyn, (given from
age of 6 and older), Dextrostat, ( given age 3 and older),
Focalin,(given for ages 6 and older), Focalin XR, (extended release
given age 6 and older), Metadate ER, (extended release given age 6
and older), Metadate CD,(extended release given for ages 6 and
older), Methylin,(oral solution and chewable tablets given for ages
6 and older), Ritalin, ( given for ages 6 and older), Ritalin SR, (
extended release given for ages 6 and older), Ritalin LA, ( long
lasting given for ages 6 and older), Strattera, (given for age 6 and
older), and Vyvanse, (given for ages 6 and older).
Please note that not all ADHD medications are approved for use in
adults. It is important that you consult your doctor before starting
a medication.
The most common side effects of prescription medications, from the
above list are lack of appetite, anxiety, irritability, can’t fall
asleep, headaches, and stomachaches, and the feeling of medicated.
These side effects can disappear by lowering the dosage. Less common
side effects are: that a child might call out repetitive words,
repetitive muscle movements, and develop ticks. Rare side effects
are, heart problems, blood problems, and psychiatric problems.
Medications are not a cure for ADHD. They do however control the
symptoms. Parents can help the children by becoming well educated
about the disorder so anger, blame, and frustration will not build
up in the family unit.
Psychotherapy can help adults and children learn about ADHD and to
teach them to control their behavior.
The nutritional approach or natural remedies are used because there
no side effects. Research has found that children and adults can be
helped with the right vitamins, and herbs. This approach has been
very successful. Most adults and children can be helped without huge
changes to the diet. It is recommended that adults and children
should eat a healthy diet, and eliminate sugar, and red and yellow
dyes from their diet. A new study has found that
sugar and yellow and dyes make ADHD
symptoms worse. Every day efforts are being made to improve
treatment for adults and children who suffer from ADHD. Researching
the genetics of a family, brain imaging, are all very helpful in
leading to better understanding the cause and prevention of ADHD. |
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