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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management options are evidence-based practices with established treatment efficacy for ADHD.Approaches that have been evaluated in the management of ADHD symptoms include FDA-approved pharmacologic treatment and other pharmaceutical agents, psychological or behavioral approaches, combined pharmacological and behavioral approaches, cognitive training ...
Atomoxetine, formerly sold under the brand name Strattera, [12] is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (sNRI) medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [13] and, to a lesser extent, cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS). [14] [15] [16] It may be used alone or along with stimulant medication.
It is available as a generic medication. [10] In 2022, it was the 275th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 800,000 prescriptions. [13] [14] Guanfacine is approved by the US FDA for monotherapy treatment of ADHD, [3] as well as being used for augmentation of stimulant medications.
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 ...
Previous research shows that prescription amphetamine use in adults has been increasing in the United States, increasing 70% from 2011 to 2021, with a larger spike during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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. [16] Lisdexamfetamine is taken by mouth. Its effects generally begin within two hours ...
A study published this year in JAMA Psychiatry found that prescription rates for amphetamines for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder had risen 30% from 2018 to 2022 in people ages 20 to 39 ...
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries.