Medication for Inattentive ADHD

The most effective form of treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a combination of medication and psychological treatment. It is important to learn as much as possible after an ADHD diagnosis in order to reduce fear of this completely manageable disorder and understand the medications used to treat it.

Ritalin (Methylphenidate)

• Ritalin is the most common drug used to control ADHD. It can be very effective but it often has a terrible aftereffect when it wears off.

Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine)

• The slow release (SR) version of Dexedrine is more reliable than the Ritalin SR, though it possesses similar after-effects when it wears off.

Adderall (Amphetamine Salt Combination)

• Adderall pills are easy to measure because they are scored in quarters. The effects last longer than other ADHD stimulants, and it exhibits fewer side effects when it wears off.

Conerta (Methylphenidate Sustained Release)

• ADHD sufferers often have difficulty remembering to take their pills, but with a sustained release medication like Conerta, this problem can be averted. It smoothly transitions the erratic ADHD brain into a more stable state of mind.

Cylert (Pemoline)

• If nothing else works, a stimulant known as Cylert might help since it tends to last longer than other medications used to treat ADHD. A small percentage of users develop chemical hepatitis, so regular liver testing is recommended.