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Pharmacological treatment with psychostimulants is the most widely researched treatment for ADHD. This treatment has been used for childhood behavioral disorders since the 1930s. Psychostimulants are highly effective for approximately 75–90%...
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Medications known as psychostimulants, such as dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), pemoline (Cylert), and methylphenidate (Ritalin), are commonly prescribed to control hyperactive and impulsive behavior and increase attention span. These medications wo...
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Amphetamine is a stimulant and an appetite suppressant. It stimulates the central nervous system
(nerves and brain) by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the body. This increases heart rate
and blood pressure and decreases appetite, among other effects.
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Amphetamines are a group of drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Some of the brand names of amphetamines sold in the United States are Dexedrine, Biphetamine, Das, Dexampex, Ferndex, Oxydess II, Spancap No 1, Desoxyn, and Methampex.
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Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects
chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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Atomoxetine affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and
impulse control.
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Atomoxetine is a prescription drug that is used to treat symptoms of impulsivity, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity, which are hallmark features of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In the United States, atomoxetine is sold under the brand name Strattera.
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Dexmethylphenidate is a mild stimulant to the central nervous system (brain and nerves).
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Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the
brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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Lisdexamfetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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Understanding Methamphetamine Abuse and AddictionMethamphetamine is a manmade drug that affects brain function. Over time, it can change the way you think and act.
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Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. In affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
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The generic name for the drug Ritalin, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A central nervous system stimulant, methylphenidate is also used to control narcolepsy, a condition characterized by an overpowering desire to sleep.
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Methylphenidate is a mild central nervous system stimulant. This drug is sold under the brand name Ritalin in the United States.
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Methylphenidate is a mild, central nervous system stimulant. In the United States, the drug is sold under the brand name Ritalin.
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The generic name for the drug Ritalin, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate is one of a group of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
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Pemoline was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2005.
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Pemoline is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Cylert and PemADD and is also available under its generic name.
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