Posts Tagged ‘adhd medications’



  • What Medications Are Available For Treating ADHD
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    What Medications Are Available For Treating ADHD
    ADHD medications play an important role in controlling the symptoms of ADHD. Currently, in U.K., only three types of medicines are available for treating ADHD. These medicines are categorized based on the active ingredient present in it. Listed below are these three types of medicines. Methylphenidate as Active Includes the following stimulant branded medicines: Concerta XL Equasym Equasym XL Medikinet Medikinet XL Ritalin Dexamfetamine as Active Includes only stimulant medicines and currently, there is only one medicine in this category called Dexedrine. Atomoxetine as Active (since May 2004) Includes only non-stimulant medicines and currently, there is only one medicine in this category called Strattera. Methylphenidate and dexamfetamine, as ‘stimulant medicines’, are useful in treating ADHD in children. This has  [...]
    Posted at November 25th, 2009 | ADHD
  • Is Dexamfetamine An Appropriate Medicine For ADHD?
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    Is Dexamfetamine An Appropriate Medicine For ADHD?
    Dexamfetamine is a stimulant medication that is taken for treating ADHD and narcolepsy in adults. Only children who are at least three years of age and above can take it. Currently, in U.K., Dexedrine is the only brand of dexamfetamine present in the market. The Dos and Don’ts The physical composition of each human is different and so is its response to different medicines. This means that if a specific medicine is prescribed for a child having ADHD, it would be wrong to think that the same medicine will be appropriate for other child having ADHD. Not only this, but also your age of the child and other situations matters in deciding the suitability of any medicine. In a few cases of ADHD, it is found that instead of medications, behavioral and other therapies give good results. Therefore, there are certain dos and don’ts that  [...]
    Posted at November 23rd, 2009 | ADHD
  • Is My Child Suffering From ADD/ADHD?
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    Is My Child Suffering From ADD/ADHD?
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) involve an array of problematic behaviors that are actually connected with reduced attention span. Such unusual traits include significant dyslexia (a learning disorder), autism, low concentration, restlessness, hyperactiveness, and easy distraction. ADHD is also known as hyperkinetic disorder, which often keep children away from learning and socialising well. It is most likely to occur in children, teenagers, and elder people. According to a survey, nearly 1.7 percent of the U.K. citizens, among which most are children (especially boys), are prone to ADHD. One can understand how critical this disorder is. So, are you eager to save your child or your loved ones from this growth obstructing disorder? Let’s do this now! ADHD Causes Biological and  [...]
    Posted at November 16th, 2009 | ADHD
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