ADHD Articles A-Z

Dexedrine is a prescription medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Dexedrine, including information about some of its side effects and tips concerning how and when to take the medication.

Dexedrine comes in a number of strengths, such as 10 mg Dexedrine Spansules. This eMedTV article offers Dexedrine dosing guidelines for the treatment of ADHD in various age groups and includes tips for using this drug.

As this eMedTV page explains, 15 mg Dexedrine Spansules are the highest strength available for this drug. This article explains how Dexedrine Spansules work and offers dosing guidelines for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy for various age groups.

As this eMedTV page explains, children ages 6 to 12 being treated for ADHD usually start with 5 mg of Dexedrine (Spansules or tablets) daily. This article offers dosing recommendations for children over 12 and explains how dosing works for narcolepsy.

Abusing Dexedrine can have serious health consequences, such as cardiovascular failure. This eMedTV segment discusses the dangers of Dexedrine abuse and explains how an addiction to the drug is usually treated with behavioral therapy.

Combining Dexedrine and alcohol may affect your ability to drive a car. This page on the eMedTV site discusses why combining these two products can be dangerous and explains why people with a history of alcohol abuse should probably avoid the medication.

Dexedrine may not be safe for women who are pregnant. This eMedTV resource discusses Dexedrine and pregnancy, including information concerning animal studies in which the drug appeared to cause miscarriages and birth defects.

Weight loss is a potential side effect of Dexedrine. This eMedTV resource explores Dexedrine and weight loss, explaining that the drug can be prescribed to help with weight loss, even though the FDA has not approved it for this use.

For people 12 years and older with narcolepsy, the starting Dexedrine dosage is usually 10 mg a day. This eMedTV segment discusses Dexedrine dosing in general and provides guidelines for when and how to best take the medication.

Are you looking for information about Dexedrine? This eMedTV selection takes a quick look at this drug, with information on specific conditions it can treat, how often it can be taken, and more. A link to more details is also included.

Examples of medications that may interact with Dexedrine include Demerol, Thorazine, and Lithobid. This eMedTV Web page highlights a variety of Dexedrine drug interactions, such as those that may occur with blood pressure medications.

Dexedrine is a prescription drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. This eMedTV page offers general dosing guidelines for oral Dexedrine tablets and Spansules, explores the effects of this drug, and lists some of its potential side effects.

The effects of a Dexedrine overdose may include such things as fast breathing, fever, and hyperactivity. This eMedTV article describes other possible effects of an overdose involving Dexedrine and looks at treatment options for such an overdose.

There are potential sexual side effects of Dexedrine, including a decreased libido and impotence. This eMedTV page looks at Dexedrine sexual side effects and discusses some treatment options for them, such as erectile dysfunction medicines.

Some of the most common Dexedrine side effects can include loss of appetite, dizziness, and insomnia. This eMedTV Web page also takes an in-depth look at some of its more serious side effects, such as hallucinations or chest pain.

Available in the form of tablets and Spansules, Dexedrine is a drug used to treat ADHD. This eMedTV resource explains how often Dexedrine is taken, lists its possible side effects, and offers general warnings and precautions for this medicine.

Some uses of Dexedrine include the treatment of narcolepsy and the treatment of ADHD in children and teens. This eMedTV segment explores these Dexedrine uses in more detail and discusses "off-label" uses of the medication.

Some precautions and warnings to be aware of with Dexedrine concern its addictive nature. This eMedTV segment calls attention to other Dexedrine warnings and precautions to be familiar with before taking the drug.

It is illegal under federal and some state laws to obtain or use Dexedrine without a prescription. This eMedTV article also explains why it is dangerous to use Dexedrine without the supervision of your healthcare provider.

Dexedrine, a controlled substance, is covered by special rules that specify how it may be prescribed. This eMedTV resource explains why Dexedrine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance and covers some of the rules that pertain to it.

Dexedrine can be used to treat narcolepsy or ADHD. This eMedTV article explains that Dexedrine can cause a calming or a stimulating effect and also lists symptoms that may occur if you overdose on it. Dexidrine is a common misspelling of Dexedrine.

As this eMedTV segment explains, ADHD can be hard to diagnose. Many people exhibit the main ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. This article offers more information on making a diagnosis and links to other articles about ADHD.

As this article on the eMedTV Web site explains, a key aspect of diagnosing adults with ADHD is the presence of current symptoms that began in childhood. A physical exam and psychological tests are also part of the process.

This eMedTV selection explains that although video games do not cause ADHD, they can certainly exacerbate symptoms, as can television. This Web page discusses this issue in detail, explaining why people believe there is a link between the two.

It is normal for children to occasionally daydream during school, forget their homework, or become fidgety while sitting at the dinner table. However, lack of attention (inattentiveness), hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior (impulsivity) are also signs of ADHD. These are the three main groups of symptoms. Some children with ADHD primarily have the inattentive type. Others may have a combination of types. Those with the inattentive type are less disruptive and are more likely to not be diagnosed with ADHD. The first step in dealing with this disorder is to recognize the signs and symptoms.

Also known as MDMA, ecstasy is a popular illicit drug that acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen. The drug produces strong feelings of warmth, empathy, and pleasure, which makes it popular among teens at clubs and raves. When these pleasurable effects wear off, users may feel confused, depressed, anxious, and have difficulty sleeping -- even days and weeks later. Like other stimulants, the drug can cause dangerous increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. Mixing ecstasy with prescription ADHD stimulants may be particularly dangerous.

Although it is a stimulant, Ritalin is commonly used to improve behavior in children with ADHD. This eMedTV article briefly describes the effects of Ritalin, with information on potential side effects, safety issues to be aware of, and more.

This eMedTV page explains that in clinical studies, Strattera was an effective ADHD medicine, with people experiencing a significant reduction in symptoms when compared to those not taking it. This page also includes a link to more detailed information.

This eMedTV segment gives an overview of Focalin, a prescription drug used for the treatment of ADHD. This page discusses Focalin effects and potential side effects, as well as what to do if you overdose. Focalen is a common misspelling of Focalin.

Focalin is a prescription drug licensed to treat ADHD. This eMedTV article explains that Focalin causes a calming effect even though it is a stimulant, and also highlights dosing guidelines and potential side effects with the drug (such as nausea).

There are three different strengths available for Focalin tablets; 10 mg is the highest available strength. This eMedTV segment offers general Focalin dosing guidelines and explains what the maximum recommended dosage is for this medication.

As explained in this eMedTV segment, 5 mg Focalin tablets are among the three different strengths available for this ADHD medication. This article explains what other strengths are available and also offers general dosing guidelines for the drug.

This eMedTV page explains why you may want to avoid mixing Focalin and alcohol. Specifically, taking Focalin and alcohol together may affect your ability to perform certain tasks; and people who have abused alcohol may be more likely to abuse Focalin.

This eMedTV page explains that it is difficult to tell how commonly people taking Focalin experience depression. This page explores Focalin and depression in more detail, noting in particular that the drug can be used off-label to treat depression.

This eMedTV article explores Focalin and hair loss, explaining that although hair loss appears to be a side effect in people taking a medication similar to Focalin, hair loss was not reported as a common side effect of Focalin in short-term studies.

It may not be safe to take Focalin during pregnancy. This eMedTV article explains that Focalin did cause problems to fetuses in pregnant animal studies. If you're taking Focalin and pregnancy occurs, you should let your healthcare provider know.

This eMedTV Web page explores Focalin and weight loss, explaining that using Focalin for weight loss is one off-label use of the medication. However, stimulants such as Focalin are often abused for this purpose.

As this eMedTV segment explains, the recommended starting Focalin dose for people who have not taken methylphenidate before is Focalin 2.5 mg twice daily. This page also lists some of the factors that can affect your Focalin dosage (like your age).

As this eMedTV Web page explains, among the drugs that Focalin can potentially interact with are pressors, seizure medications, and warfarin. Focalin drug interactions can possibly raise your risk of bleeding or side effects, among other things.

This eMedTV article explains that while the FDA has not approved the use of Focalin for adults with ADHD, a healthcare provider may prescribe the medication to an adult if he or she believes that it is appropriate for that person's situation.

In clinical trials, the ADHD medication Focalin was shown to improve symptoms in children and teenagers. This eMedTV article briefly describes how Focalin is taken and lists some of the possible side effects. A link to more details is also included.

Focalin is a medication that is available by prescription to help improve symptoms of ADHD. This eMedTV article offers more information on the medication, including some of Focalin's dosing guidelines and important warnings for the drug.

Available in the form of oral tablets, Focalin is a drug used for treating ADHD. This eMedTV Web page explains how Focalin works, describes its effects, and lists some of the side effects that have been reported with this medication.

A recent Focalin overdose can be treated by pumping the stomach or giving certain drugs. This eMedTV page covers the effects of a Focalin overdose (such as confusion) and explains that you should seek immediate medical attention if you've overdosed.

Among the potential side effects of Focalin are nausea and a loss of appetite. This eMedTV page also lists some Focalin side effects to report to your doctor (such as confusion). Focalin side affects is a common misspelling of Focalin side effects.

A few common Focalin side effects include nausea, a loss of appetite, and a fever. This eMedTV Web page also discusses rare side effects of Focalin (such as drowsiness and headache) and side effects to report to your doctor (like fainting or seizures).

As this eMedTV article explains, Focalin is used mainly to treat ADHD in children and adolescents -- but it may also be used off-label to treat adult ADHD. This page lists other off-label Focalin uses and explains the drug's effects and how it works.

This eMedTV Web page discusses a number of Focalin warnings and precautions, including possible drug interactions and the risk of vision problems or sudden death in some people taking the drug. This article also covers who should avoid Focalin.