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: admin 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
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