Drugs for ADHD

Date: January 27, 2020 Issue #:  1590Summary:  Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that has been diagnosed in up to 10% of school-age children in the US and frequently persists into adulthood. A study in a large Danish cohort found that ADHD was associated with higher mortality rates in children, adolescents, and adults, mainly due to accidents. Pharmacologic treatment of ADHD in children has been reported to decrease the risk of substance abuse in adolescents, and use of ADHD medications in adults has been associated with a reduced risk of serious traffic accidents and criminal behavior.4-6 Drugs approved by the FDA for treatment of ADHD are listed in Table 1.
Source: The Medical Letter - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Adderall Adhansia ADHD Adzenys Amphetamine Aptensio Atomoxetine Biphentin Clonidine Concerta Cotempla daytrana Dexedrine Dexmethylphenidate Dextroamphetamine Dyanavel Evekeo Focalin Foquest Guanfacine Intuniv Jorn Source Type: research