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Learn more about commonly used ADHD medications in Pediatrics, including indications, side effects, and other key facts, for stimulants and non-stimulants, including Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall XR, Metadate, Focalin XR, and Strattera.

ADHD Medications

Originally, parents only had two ADHD medications, Ritalin and Adderall, to choose from, and they came in just a few dosages. Fortunately, there is now a much greater choice in ADHD medications, and each is available in a wide range of dosages. Learn about all of the different ADHD medications, from Adderall to Vyvanse, that are now available to treat children.

Vyvanse

Vyvanse is a newer once-a-day stimulant medication for children who are six to 12-years-old with ADHD.

Daytrana

Daytrana (day-TRON-ah) is a methylphenidate patch that, unlike all other ADHD medications, is applied to the skin.

Concerta

Learn about Concerta, a stimulant medication that is used to treat children and teens with ADHD.

Ritalin

Learn more about Ritalin or methylphenidate, a stimulant that is used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.

Intuniv

Intuniv is a new non-stimulant medication for the treatment of children and teens with ADHD. Intuniv, formally known as SPD503, hasn't been formally approved by the FDA yet though.

Provigil

Provigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness in adults with certain sleep disorders. In addition, it was hoped that Provigil might be approved to treat children and teens with ADHD in a new dosage form under the name Attenace or Sparlon.

Adderall XR - Drug Finder

Adderall XR is a drug that treats ADD/ADHD. Discover how it works, its side effects and how to take it safely.

Focalin XR - Drug Finder

Focalin XR is a drug that treats ADHD. Discover how it works, its side effects and how to take it safely.

Strattera - Drug Finder

Strattera is a drug that treats ADD. Discover how it works, its side effects and how to take it safely.

Dexedrine Spansule - Drug Finder

Dexedrine is a drug that treats ADHD. Discover how it works, its side effects and how to take it safely.
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