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  2. List of investigational attention deficit hyperactivity ...

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    This is a list of investigational attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but are not yet approved. Chemical/generic names are listed first, with developmental code names, synonyms, and brand names in ...

  3. Methylphenidate - Wikipedia

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    Methylphenidate, sold under the brand names Ritalin (/ ˈ r ɪ t ə l ɪ n / RIT-ə-lin) and Concerta (/ k ə n ˈ s ɜːr t ə / kən-SUR-tə) [citation needed] among others, is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used medically to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and, to a lesser extent, narcolepsy.

  4. Management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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    [220] [221] In 1954, the stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin, which was first produced in 1944) became available; it remains one of the most widely prescribed medications for ADHD. Initially the drug was used to treat narcolepsy, chronic fatigue, depression, and to counter the sedating effects of other medications. The drug began to be used for ...

  5. Lisdexamfetamine - Wikipedia

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    Lisdexamfetamine, sold under the brand names Vyvanse and Elvanse among others, is a stimulant medication that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults and for moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder in adults. [15] Lisdexamfetamine is taken by mouth. Its effects generally begin within two hours ...

  6. Atomoxetine - Wikipedia

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    Atomoxetine, sold under the brand name Strattera among others, is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (sNRI) medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [12] and, to a lesser extent, cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS).

  7. Guanfacine - Wikipedia

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    Guanfacine, sold under the brand name Tenex (immediate-release) and Intuniv (extended-release) among others, is an oral alpha-2a agonist medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and high blood pressure. [3] [10] Common side effects include sleepiness, constipation, and dry mouth. [10]

  8. List of psychotropic medications - Wikipedia

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    Intuniv - an extended release, non-stimulant alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Available in instant-release under the brand-name Tenex. Invega (paliperidone) – atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

  9. Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor - Wikipedia

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    Atomoxetine is sold under the brand name Strattera and was first approved for medical use in the United States in 2002. [1] Its indication is for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children over 6 years of age, adolescents and adults. [2]