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Medications Commonly Used to Treat ADHD, Page 3

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ADHD is commonly treated with stimulants requiring close supervision by a doctor and/or parents. One non-stimulant ADHD medication, Strattera, has been shown to be associated with suicidal thoughts in children and teenagers with ADHD.

Ritalin LA

By FDA Structured Product Labeling | Pub'd

Ritalin LA® (methylphenidate hydrochloride) extended-release capsules is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The efficacy of Ritalin LA in the treatment of ADHD was established in one controlled trial.

Strattera

By FDA Structured Product Labeling | Pub'd

Strattera® is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The efficacy of Strattera Capsules was established in seven clinical trials in outpatients with ADHD.

Vyvanse

By FDA Structured Product Labeling | Pub'd

Vyvanse, a prodrug of the CNS stimulant dextroamphetamine, is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Vyvanse is indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) for patients with this syndrome.

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