ADHD Medications and Treatments
ADHD affects an estimated 3% to 5% of children and adults in the U.S. Dr. Richard Sogn shares information and advice about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, including its causes, diagnosis, and promising ADHD treatments
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In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 24 weeks ago
The FDA has approved Strattera for maintenance treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents. This is important as ADHD is often a chronic problem, wi...
In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 24 weeks ago
Vyvanse has been FDA approved for the treatment of ADHD in children aged 6 to 12 since July of 2007. Shire announced on April 23, 2008 that it had rec...
In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 31 weeks ago
The American Heart Association recently recommended an ECG (electrocardiogram, sometimes mistakenly called an EKG) before a child is started on a stim...
In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 34 weeks ago
Iron supplements are sometimes recommended as a treatment for ADHD. Studies have found that children with ADHD are more likely to have low levels of i...
In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 35 weeks ago
Many companies are now offering self-administered genetic tests over the internet for various conditions, including ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. However...
In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 50 weeks ago
ADHD commonly co-occurs with other disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, learning disabilities, tics, and substance abuse.These di...
In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 50 weeks ago
The Drug Enforcement Administration (FDA) is now allowing doctors to write up to three one-month prescriptions for ADHD medications during one offic...
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In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 50 weeks ago
Previous studies have not found a difference in response to methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate CD) based on sex. However, a new study of 136...
In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 1 year ago
Over the years, I've answered many posts from concerned parents (or stepparents) regarding their child being started on an ADHD medication by the divo...
In ADHD Medications and Treatments - Posted 1 year ago
A recent British study found that certain artificial colorings and preservatives commonly found in sweets and beverages can increase hyperactivity in ...
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