Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Meds

drug class: stimulants

most stimulants are c2. cause insomnia and weight loss and interact w other stimulating meds (caffeine, pseudoephedrine). activate the CV system, use in caution with CV pt

amphetamine

Eveko

amphetamine / Eveko drug class

stimulants

amphetamine / Eveko indications

ADHD

dextroamphetamine/amphetamine

Adderall

dextroamphetamine/amphetamine / Adderall drug class

stimulants

dextroamphetamine/amphetamine / Adderall indications

ADHD

dexmethylphenidate

Focalin

dexmethylphenidate / Focalin drug class

stimulants

dexmethylphenidate / Focalin indications

ADHD

lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse

lisdexamfetamine / Vyvanse drug class

stimulants

lisdexamfetamine / Vyvanse indications

ADHD

methylphenidate

Ritalin

methylphenidate / Ritalin drug class

stimulants

methylphenidate / Ritalin indications

ADHD

methylphenidate / Ritalin special considerations

patch version (Daytrana) is worn for a max of 9hrs/day

watch for extended-release differences

atomoxetine

Strattera

atomoxetine / Strattera drug class

non-stimulants

atomoxetine / Strattera indications

ADHD

atomoxetine / Strattera special considerations

interacts w other serotonergic meds (SNRI, SSRI)

may cause nausea

clonidine

Kapvay

clonidine / Kapvay drug class

non-stimulants

clonidine / Kapvay indications

ADHD

clonidine / Kapvay special considerations

beers med

interacts w BP meds (ACEI, ARB, BB)

may cause dizziness

guanfacine

Intuniv

guanfacine / Intuniv drug class

non-stimulants

guanfacine / Intuniv indications

ADHD

guanfacine / Intuniv special considerations

beers med

interacts w BP meds (ACEI, ARB, BB)

may cause dizziness