Alternatives to Strattera (Cont.)

Stimulant Medications for ADHD

There are many stimulant medications that can be used as Strattera alternatives. Stimulants are very effective, but they are also controlled substances and have the potential to be abused. Because of this, there are strict rules concerning the prescribing of stimulants.
 
Many of the stimulant medications for ADHD contain similar ingredients but differ in how long the medication lasts or how the medication is released (immediate-release versus extended-release). Stimulant medication choices include:
 

 

 

Provigil® (modafinil) is a stimulant that is sometimes used off-label to treat ADHD (it is not approved for this use and has not been adequately studied in people with ADHD). Provigil may be less likely to be abused than other stimulants.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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