ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Overview
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting focus, impulse control, and activity levels. Treatment typically involves stimulant or non-stimulant medications alongside behavioral strategies.
Drug classes used to treat adhd (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
- CNS Stimulants — Central nervous system stimulants increase activity in the brain by enhancing the effects of dopamine and norepinephrine...
- Eugeroics (Wakefulness-Promoting Agents) — Medications that promote wakefulness and alertness. Unlike traditional stimulants, eugeroics have a more targeted mechan...
- Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (NRIs) — A class of medications that selectively inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine in the brain, increasing norepinephrine a...
Medications for adhd (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
- Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR)
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta)
- Modafinil (Provigil)
- Atomoxetine (Strattera)
- Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Drug comparisons for adhd (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
- Methylphenidate vs Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
- Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine vs Methylphenidate
- Lisdexamfetamine vs Atomoxetine
- Atomoxetine vs Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
- Modafinil vs Lisdexamfetamine
- Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine vs Lisdexamfetamine
- Lisdexamfetamine vs Methylphenidate
- Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine vs Modafinil