Stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been well researched, but comparisons among stimulants are hindered by the absence of direct comparative trials. The goal of this work was to compare the efficacy of methylphenidate and amfetamine formulations through a ...
Methylphenidate, amphetamines, and atomoxetine are established agents used to treat children, adolescents, and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate remains the commonly prescribed drug for ADHD throughout the world. The dosage formulations for the majority of ...
In addition to increasing alertness, energy, and attention, prescription stimulants also produce a feeling of euphoria. There are two main types of prescription stimulants that are commonly prescribed by doctors: Amphetamines (Adderall and Dexedrine): Used to treat ADHD Methylphenidate (Ritalin and ...
Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine are commonly used to treat ADHD at maximum daily doses of 108 mg and 50 mg for adults. This research suggests that people with long-term high-dose exposure to amphetamines may require psychostimulant doses that are higher than the clinical recommendations for A...
Abuse liability of medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The existing evidence reviewed is pertinent to three questions: Does stimulant drug use increase the risk for substance abuse later in life? Do ADHD ... SH Kollins - 《Am J Addict》 被引量: 90发表:...
amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed - a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression analeptic - a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system butyl nitrite, isobutyl nitrite - a colorless pun...
The pharmacology and clinical outcomes of amphetamines to treat ADHD: does composition matter? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment options include pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches. In North America, psychostimul... P Hodgkins,M Shaw,S Mccarthy,... - 《Cns Drugs》...
Stimulants commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children are associated with low bone density, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The finding suggests that the bone health of children prescribed these medications should be monitored, since...
dopa and dopamine. In theory, the primary stimulant medications used to treat ADHD stimulate specific cells within the brain to produce more of this deficient neurotransmitter. That’s why these medications are called stimulants — though it’s unknown exactly how they work to relieveADHD symptoms...
Although many classes of psychotropic medications, including mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, and psychostimulants, have been used to treat bipolar disorder in recent years, mood stabilizers seem to be ... EB Weller,AK Danielyan,RA Weller - 《Psychiatric Clinics of ...