List of ADHD medications: Comparing types

ADHD is a developmental condition that affects concentration and attention. Many different medications can reduce ADHD symptoms, each of which has a range of benefits and side effects. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications are usually stimulants,...

Can you overdose on Adderall?

Adderall is a stimulant medication that can help treat several medical conditions, including narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Adderall can be dangerous for people who take more than their prescribed dose and for those who use the...

Adderall (amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine)

What is Adderall? Adderall is a prescription medication that contains two drugs: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It belongs to a class of medications called stimulants. It’s most commonly used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....

ADHD by the Numbers: Facts, Statistics, and You

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that most often occurs in children, but can also be diagnosed in adulthood. Symptoms of ADHD include: having trouble concentrating or focusinghaving difficulty staying organizedbeing...
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