ADHD Medications WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on ADHD Medications
Although there is no standard protocol for the treatment of ADHD, many physicians agree that a combination of therapy and medication are beneficial.1 Types of therapy which can be helpful include psychotherapy, behavior therapy and family therapy.1 Medications commonly prescribed for ADHD include methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine and a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine.1
Fast Facts:
- Medications may be helpful by increasing the level of neurotransmitters in the brain.2
- Sometimes antidepressants are prescribed.2
- Therapy can be beneficial to the individual with ADHD as well as the family unit.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mayo Clinic: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatments and Drugs
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nemours Foundation: ADHD Medications
- ↑ DrugDigest: Attention Deficit - Hyperactivity Disorder: How is it Treated?
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- Last update: Jan. 13, 2010
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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