| Everyone has a little trouble paying attention or | | | | Dexedrine, Adderall, Dextrostat, and Vyvanse, |
| concentrating sometimes. But for children and | | | | treat ADHD in ways like methylphenidate |
| people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, | | | | medications do. These medications are classed as |
| commonly known as ADHD, their concentration | | | | stimulants. There are other medications, that are |
| problems can affect their lives tremendously. | | | | not stimulants used to treat ADHD also. There is |
| Being unable to pay attention in class, can affect | | | | Strattera and antidepressants such as Wellbutrin. |
| their school work, learning abilities, and can cause | | | | ADHD medications are safe to use, when taken |
| them to disrupt the class room. | | | | exactly as prescribed by your physician. These |
| People with ADHD can't follow directions properly, | | | | medications also help people reduce injuries, |
| and this can affect their jobs and everyday lives, | | | | substance abuse, have been shown to help teens |
| activities, and relationships. People that have | | | | with ADHD in all sorts of areas, such as reducing |
| ADHD think and act different than people without | | | | smoking, automobile accidents, and improving their |
| this condition. They might have trouble at work or | | | | relationships. |
| school, because they can't stay focused, and get | | | | The ADHD stimulant medications will cause serious |
| distracted very easily. Say the first thing that | | | | health problems if they are taken incorrectly, or |
| pops in their head, and interrupt when others are | | | | taken by someone whom they are not prescribed |
| talking. They have trouble sleeping, and can be | | | | for. They can also cause addiction if taken |
| very hyperactive also. | | | | incorrectly. Never take more of this medication |
| There are many medications that can help with | | | | than you are supposed to, and never share your |
| the symptoms of ADHD. These medications can | | | | medication with anyone else. |
| help with the concentration problems and help | | | | The side effects of the stimulant ADHD |
| people focus better. | | | | medications when taken at too high a dose and |
| Methylphenidate drugs such as Ritalin, Focalin, | | | | taken long term can include irregular breathing, |
| Concerta, and Metadate have an effect on the | | | | increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, |
| chemical signals in the central nervous system. | | | | uncontrolled shaking, paranoia, changes in mood, |
| This medication works by increasing the level of | | | | confusion, hallucinations, and delusions. Overdose |
| dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. | | | | side effects of this medication include seizures, |
| Dopamine and nor epinephrine are chemicals that | | | | extreme high blood pressure, extreme irregular |
| help send messages between the brain and the | | | | heartbeat, severe uncontrolled movements, dry |
| nerve cells. This medication comes in pill form and | | | | mouth and eyes, sweating, and vomiting. When |
| is available as a patch that is placed right on the | | | | used correctly, ADHD medication is extremely |
| skin. | | | | effective in helping people who suffer from this |
| There are medications of other types that help | | | | condition. |
| people with ADHD also. Amphetamines such as | | | | |