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 5
ADD/ADHD Drug Guide – part 3
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 [...]
ADD/ADHD Drug Guide – Part 2
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 [...]
ADD/ADHD Drug Guide – Part 2
In the first article of this series, you learned that there are several classes of drugs used to treat ADD/ADHD: Stimulants; Antidepressants; and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. We are going to start our overview with the class of Stimlulants.
Stimulants are drugs that work in the central nervous system to help the brain increase the circulation levels [...]
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