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Treatments
and Medications
for Attention Deficit Disorder
medications
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD
is often treated with stimulant
medications such as Ritalin®,
Dexedrine® and Cylert®. A
recent study states that an
estimated 3 million children
with Attention Deficit Disorder
- ADD are taking Ritalin®
which is double the number in
1990. You will find information
on how these medications are
used as well as their
side-effects. You will also
find information on other
medications used to improve
behavior, mood and learning in
children and teens.
Parents of children with
Attention Deficit Disorder -
ADD need to have full
information. Alternatives to
medication will be covered as
well. A protocol for
prescribing these medications
is provided for physicians. The
information is based on the
latest research and guidelines
related to the use of
medications in the treatment of
Attention Deficit Disorder.
Topics:
Stimulant
Drugs
Overview
Mode
of Drug Interactions
Contraindications
Drug
Interactions
Side
Effects
Specific
Psychostimulant Medications
Ritalin®
Dexedrine® Desoxyn® Adderall® Cylert®
Other
Medications
Antidepressants
Desiprimine
Anafranil® Elavil® Tofranil®
Wellbutrin® Prozac®
Zoloft®Paxil®
Neuroleptics
Haldol® Mellaril®
Mood
Stabilizers
Lithium Eskalith®
Alpha-Andrenergics
Clonidine Guanfacine
Alternatives
To Medication
Psychological
Treatment Methods
Diet
Supplements
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