ADHD Medication | Stimulant Vs Non Stimulant |

ADHD medication can help reduce symptoms of ...
hyperactivity, ...inattentiveness,... and impulsivity in children and adults with ADHD

However, keep in mind ADHD medications don’t cure ADHD.

So If you stop taking the medication, your symptoms will return.

Also note one thing... They can also come with side effects and risks—...

and.... remember... they’re not the only treatment option for managing your symptoms.....

Medications that act on certain brain chemicals involved in ADHD, namely dopamine and norepinephrine, may help people control the symptoms of the condition.

So basically Doctors prescribe two main types of drugs to treat the symptoms of ADHD:

First is....stimulants....

Stimulants are the most common type of medication prescribed for adhd

They have the longest track record for treating ADHD

And they have been most researched to back up their effectiveness.

But always remember....they possess more side effects

The stimulant class of medication includes widely used drugs such as:

Ritalin, Concerta (methylphenidate)

Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine)

Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)

Dexedrine, ProCentra, Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine)

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)

Evekeo, Adzenys, Dyanavel (amphetamine)

2. Is nonstimulants

Now there are several non-stimulant medications used to treat ADHD,... including ...ex the list is givenStrattera, Qelbree, Intuniv, and Kapvay.

Additionally Other medications are also sometimes used “off-label” for treating ADHD

Now These include atypical antidepressants.......... like Wellbutrin, and tricyclic antidepressants.

Generally... non-stimulants are considered when stimulants haven't worked or have caused intolerable side effects.

Also they tend to carry a lower risk of abuse or addiction.