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TREATING ADULT ADHD WITH STIMULANTS.

Authors :
Stein, Mark A.
Source :
Primary Psychiatry. Sep2008 Expert Roundtable Supple, Issue Suppl. 5, p8-11. 4p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the use of stimulants to treat adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It states that U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved long-acting stimulants such as Adderall and Concerta to ADHD patients to provide a daily dose in controlling the symptoms and avoiding the need to repeat the dose. However, it also states that several side effects may be commonly experienced by patients including headache, insomnia and agitation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10826319
Issue :
Suppl. 5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Primary Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34625404