ADHD/Stimulants

Atomoxetine

Strattera — Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (ADHD)

Atomoxetine PO/Function/Common Use

PO — Alters the activity of norepinephrine (NE) — Reduces the symptoms of ADHD

Atomoxetine Adverse Drug Reactions/Special Considerations

Increased suicide ideation risk in pediatric and young adults — Dry mouth, fatigue, mood swings, decreased appetite

Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine

Adderall, Mydayis — CNS stimulant

Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine PO/Function/Common Use

PO — Modulates dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE) — Reduces the symptoms of ADHD

Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine Adverse Drug Reactions/Special Considerations

High risks of abuse and physical dependence — Decreased appetite, weight loss, insomnia, nervousness — Class II controlled substance

Dexmethylphenidate

Focalin — CNS stimulant

Dexmethylphenidate PO/Function/Common Use

PO — Modulates dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE) — Reduces the symptoms of ADHD

Dexmethylphenidate Adverse Drug Reactions/Special Considerations

High risks of abuse and physical dependence — Decreased appetite, weight loss, insomnia, nervousness — Class II controlled substance

Lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse — CNS stimulant

Lisdexamfetamine PO/Function/Common Use

PO — Modulates dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE) — Reduces the symptoms of ADHD

Lisdexamfetamine Adverse Drug Reactions/Special Considerations

High risks of abuse and physical dependence — Decreased appetite, weight loss, insomnia, nervousness — Class II controlled substance

Methylphenidate

Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate ER — CNS stimulant

Methylphenidate PO/Function/Common Use

PO — Modulates dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE) — Reduces the symptoms of ADHD

Methylphenidate Adverse Drug Reactions/Special Considerations

High risks of abuse and physical dependence — Decreased appetite, weight loss, insomnia, nervousness — Class II controlled substance

Phentermine

Adipex-P, Lomaira — CNS stimulant + anorexiant

Phentermine PO/Function/Common Use

PO — Modulates dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE), and serotonin (5-HT) — Promotes weight loss (in conjunction with appropriate diet)

Phentermine Adverse Drug Reactions/Special Considerations

Rare: Pulmonary hypertension — Insomnia, dry mouth, taste disturbances, tremors — Class IV controlled substance