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ADD/ADHD Drug Guide – Part 6

3 • Categories: Avoid ADD Drugs, Special Reports, Step #1 Avoid the Bad • by Jon Bennett

You may have heard of Wellbutrin, a common drug used to treat depression and sometimes, back pain.  However, it has been used on people with ADD/ADHD.  It seems to act as a stimulant and its drug manufacturer says that their research shows it is just as effective as Ritalin.  Many physicians prescribe Wellbutrin if a [...]

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ADD/ADHD Drug GUide – Part 5

11 • Categories: Avoid ADD Drugs, Special Reports, Step #1 Avoid the Bad • by Jon Bennett

This week, we need to take a look at a non-stimulant drug used to treat ADD/ADHD.  It’s brand name is Atomoxetine, but you may recognize it as Strattera.  Despite its very hefty price tag, it is becoming widely used for adults and children.
Strattera is known as a selective norepinephrenine reuptake inhibitor.  This means that it [...]

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ADD/ADHD Drug Guide – Part 4

10 • Categories: Avoid ADD Drugs, Special Reports, Step #1 Avoid the Bad • by Jon Bennett

This week, I am going to give you a summary of the side effects for the class of stimulants known as Dextroamphetamines (Dextrostat, Dexedrine, and Dexedrine Spansule) and Mixed Amphetamines (Adderall).  You may see that some of the side effects are the same as those for taking Methylphenidates (Ritalin, Focalin, Concerta, Metadate, and Methlyn), but [...]

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ADD/ADHD Drug Guide – part 3

9 • Categories: Avoid ADD Drugs, Special Reports, Step #1 Avoid the Bad • by Jon Bennett

In the first two articles of the series, we explored the drug class known as stimulants and their role in the treatment of ADD/ADHD.  While the drugs each have unique and differing properties, they also have many side effects.  These range from mildly bothersome to intolerable.  Listen up, people – these drugs are dangerous!  The [...]

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ADD/ADHD Drug Guide – Part 2

6 • Categories: Avoid ADD Drugs, Special Reports, Step #1 Avoid the Bad • by Jon Bennett

In last week’s article, I began the discussion about the different types of drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder with the group of stimulants known as Methylphenadates (Ritalin, Metadate, Focalin, and Methlyn).  This week we continue to look at stimulants known as Dextroamphetamines and Mixed Amphetamines.  By the way, if the names of these [...]

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