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ADHD Drug Profiles

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.
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Vayarin
Vayarin is a non-stimulant, medical food that can be used to treat children with ADHD

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...

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

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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