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ADHD Medications

Medications

It is Vitaly important to research any drugs and their side effects.

News from CHADD
Volume 4, Number 9
March 23, 2004


FDA ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ON CAUTIONS FOR USE OF ANTIDEPRESSANTS
IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN


The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Public Health
Advisory that provides further caution to physicians, their patients,
and families and caregivers of patients about the need to closely
monitor adults and children with depression, especially at the beginning
of medication treatment, or when doses are increased or decreased.


The FDA is asking manufacturers to change the labels of ten
antidepressant medications to include stronger cautions and warnings
about the need to monitor patients for the worsening of depression and
the emergence of suicidal ideation, regardless of what precipitates the
worsening.


For a complete copy of the FDA advisory, please visit the Web site of
the CHADD National Resource Center on AD/HD where a direct link to the
FDA site is featured.
CHADD
FDA TALK PAPER
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2004/ANS01283.html


See: MEDICATION MANAGEMENT: OTHER WEB SITES.

http://www.help4adhd.org/en/treatment/medical

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Medications for Treating ADHD
What Are The Benefits and Risks
When Does Use Become Abuse or Overuse
 

ADHD Meds Info

 
March 19,2001
NEWLY APPROVED CHILDRENS MEDICATIONS
Metadate CD--extended release once daily methylphenidate capsules
 
 

DRUG HOLIDAYS
Some doctors recommend that children be taken off a medication now and then to see if the child still needs it.
The decision to cease treatment should be based on the overall functioning of the child, and on the extent to which symptoms return during breaks from treatment.
These "drug holidays" work well if the child can still participate at camp or other activities without medication.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ritalin

Ritalin was derived from Dexedrine in the 1950s, initially to minimize the side effects of appetite suppression and insomnia. Ritalin is now the most frequently prescribed stimulant drug for Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD, and the focus of much of the controversy about stimulant drugs.

Ritalin is available in both a short and long acting form. The short acting form generally begins working about 30 minutes after it is administered, peaks at two hours and is gone at four hours. It must be taken several times daily. Ritalin sustained release tablets last about eight hours.

Ritalin affects children in the same way that related stimulants like Cocaine affects adults. It sharpens the short-term attention span when the drug kicks in and produces equally predictable valleys when Ritalin wears off.

 http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/adhd_medication_information.htm

 

Ritalin Side Effects
 
 

Ritalin Side Effects
 

THE ALARMING INCREASE IN RITALIN USE
Ciba-Geigy funds CHADD to push Ritalin!
This Special PBS Report exposes the connection between Ciba-Geigy (now Novartis), makers of methylphenidate or Ritalin, and CHADD, a parenting support group which strongly advocates the use of (ritalin).
 
RITALIN ''over- prescribed and over-promoted"
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
DEA Officer acknowledges DEA concern over the alarming increase in Ritalin sales and abuse. "this is 'quick-fix,' bogus medical practice which is producing large profits."  "This far exceeds any professional estimates of actual need."
 

Adderall

Adderall was approved for unrestricted use for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD by the FDA in 1996 and is quickly becoming one of the more widely prescribed ADHD medications. Though Adderall is a fairly new drug in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder ADD ADHD, Adderall was first developed about 20 years ago under the name Obetrol and was marketed for weight loss and diet control.

Adderall is a "cocktail" drug that combines four drugs from the amphetamine family to provide a broad spectrum of coverage. The effects of Adderall can be felt after only a few doses but often takes additional time to achieve the full effect.

Adderall last about six hours per dose, which alleviates the need for children to take doses during the school day. Doctors and people using this ADHD medication report that Adderall can be less "harsh" than Ritalin, with less peaks and valleys.

http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/adhd_medication_information.htm

 

Adderal Side Effects
 

Adderall Side Effects
 

Adderall XR

Adderall Xr, a once daily treatment for all types of ADHD.
A single morning dose of ADDERALL XRŽ significantly improves the three main symptoms of ADHDinattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivitythroughout the day. ADDERALL XR has been shown to decrease distractibility, improve attention span, and increase the ability to follow directions and complete tasks. ADDERALL XR improves the ability to think before acting (decreased impulsivity) and decreases hyperactivity.
The ADDERALL XRŽ capsule uses a unique delivery system that is designed to work effectively and safely for 12 hours. This MicrotrolŽ delivery system uses two types of beads containing the same amount of medication. One type of bead dissolves right after the patient takes the capsule and immediately releases medication. The other type of bead, which has an extra layer of coating, releases the medication beginning about 4 hours later.

FDA Approves Adderall XR For Once Daily Treatment Of ADHD

AdderallXr.com
 

Adderall Side Effects

Dexedrine

Dexedrine, a stimulant drug available in tablet or sustained-release capsule form.

WhatMeds.com

MentalHealth.com

Dexedrine

Dexedrine Side Effects
 

Dexedrine side Effects
 

Strattera- (atomoxetine)

Harold S. Hulbert
STRATTERA 
Introducing Strattera, the first non-controlled medication thats FDA-approved to treat ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
 
Nov. 26, 2002 -- The FDA today approved Strattera, the first non-stimulant drug for treating kids, teens, and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

One big advantage for Strattera is that it apparently can't be used as a drug of abuse. Stimulant drugs can be abused, forcing strict -- and, to parents, annoying -- prescription rules. This means that Strattera prescriptions can be refilled -- including over the phone.

The most common side effects in children and adolescents were decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, and upset stomach. In adults, the most common side effects were problems sleeping, dry mouth, decreased appetite, upset stomach, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, problems urinating, and sexual side effects.

http://www.strattera.com/index.jsp

http://www.strattera.com/1_6_hcp/1_6_1_prescribing.jsp

http://www.qualitycounts.com/drugs/ADHD/strattera_atomoxetine.htm

http://my.webmd.com/content/article/54/65202.htm

http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256C15004D6699

 

 
Non Stimulant Medication for ADHD
 
Strattera, or Atomoxetine, was approved by the FDA to treat ADHD in adults and children over 6 years old.  Strattera does not contain stimulants and will not be labeled as a controlled substance, allowing patients to refill prescriptions over the phone. 
 
 

Strattera Side Effects
 

If Your child has suffered any side effects from the new non-stimulant ADHD miracle drug created by Eli Lilly and Company called Strattera (atomoxetine HCl) please report side effects Here:
 
 
This info will benefit many other children in the future.

Concerta

Concerta is one the newest of ADHD medications to appear on the market and is the longest acting. The FDA approved the 12-hour Concerta, a reformulation of Ritalin, in 2000.

Concerta contains methylphenidate, the same medication found in Ritalin, though the medical community has not yet determined the long-term effects of having methylphenidate in the bloodstream for prolonged hours every day.

The time released Concerta tablet has an outer coat of medication that dissolves quickly and then two small compartments of medication inside that release gradually.

Concerta, like Adderall, provide longer, more even action than Ritalin.

The benefit of Concerta, and Adderall, is that children do not need to receive an extra dose during the school hours. The downside to Concerta is that, because of the drug-release system, you cannot cut the Concerta pill to decrease the dosage or chew the Concerta tablet because that will destroy the release mechanism. Adderall tablets are scored to allow decreased dosages.

Also, Concerta tablets are not completely digested and remnants of the Concerta tablet can often be seen in stools. Concerta isn't recommended for children with gastrointestinal narrowing and digestive problems. Concerta is not recommended for children under the age of six.

http://www.add-adhd-help-center.com/adhd_medication_information.htm

 

Concerta side Effects
 

Lexapro

What is Lexapro?
 

Lexapro Side Effects

Lexapro

Drugs.com
 
Alphabetical order
"L"  page 2
Lexapro
 
Lexapro Oral Solution
 
Lexapro Tablets
 

Lexapro: Anti-Depressant May Not Be Cure All

Side Effects Resources
Information and coping resources dealing with sexual dysfunction, withdrawal symptoms, and other medication side-effects.
 
Weight Gain/Loss
 
Withdrawal

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