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Treating ADD With Medication

Medication has long since been theknown as Wellbutrin; clonidine, known as
cornerstone for treating Attention DeficitCatapres; imipramine, known as Tofranil; and
Disorder. There are several medications ondesipramine, known as Norpramin.However,
the market and their effectiveness is rarelyStratera was recently the subject of a public
at question; however, they do not comehealth advisory issued by the Food and Drug
without their side effects and criticisms.TheAdministration. The FDA issued a statement
most common medication is methylphenidate,saying Stratera was linked to increased
more commonly known as Ritalin and Concerta.suicidal thoughts among children in an
Other stimulant medications are pemoline,extensive study. This, of course, should be
known as Cylert; dextroamphetamine, known asof great concern to parents, as well as
Dexedrine and Dextrostat; and d- anddoctors treating a child with ADD.Side
l-amphetamin racemic mixture, known aseffects that are common with these
Adderall.Stimulant medications wouldmedications include loss of appetite,
typically make a person more active; however,stomachache, headache, insomnia, fast heart
with Attention Deficit Disorder, it has abeat, vomiting, and chest pain. Many of
calming effect. Therefore, it quietsthese effects can be reduced or eliminated
impulsive and disruptive behavior quickly andwith the lowering of medication dosage,
effectively. For this reason, many teacherseliminating doses close to bedtime, and
and parents sing its praises. However, thistaking medication with food.Due to the
is only a treatment and not a cure forpossible side effects, as well as the
Attention Deficit Disorder. Ultimately, itnegative connotation surrounding
is a temporary form of relief.Other types ofover-medicating children, there are a lot of
medicine sometimes used to treat ADD includepeople against administering medication for
atomoxetine, known as Stratera; buproprion,ADD.



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