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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Hours. Many people prefer to take long-acting medications so that they don’t have to remember to take them as often throughout the day and because they are associated with fewer side effects. Here are some of the most common brands of medications and chemical make-up for the different types. Occasionally, your pharmacist may dispense a generic brand of ADHD medication, in that case you’ll see the chemical formulation is the same but the name may differ. Short-acting and long-acting amphetamines optionsHere are the most commonly prescribed types of short- and long-acting amphetamines for ADHD: Short-acting AmphetaminesAdderall (levoamphetamine-dextroamphetamine)Dexedrine(dextroamphetamine)Long-acting AmphetaminesAdderall XR (levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine)Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)Dexedrine XR (dextroamphetamine)Short-acting and long-acting methylphenidate optionsHere are the most commonly prescribed types of short- and long-acting methylphenidate for ADHD: Short-acting MethylphenidatesRitalin (methylphenidate)Long-acting MethylphenidatesRitalin LA/XR (methylphenidate)Concerta (methylphenidate)These medications are most often taken as a pill, but some of them are available as patches or liquids.Common side effects of stimulants in adults with ADHDSome of the most common side effects of stimulant medication for adult ADHD include:Dry mouthHeadacheLack of appetiteWeight lossTrouble sleepingUpset stomachHigher blood pressure or heart rateNervousness or anxietyIrritability (may only happen when the medication wears off)Rare but more serious side effects include:Heart attack or strokeSeizuresAbuse or addictionMood swings or psychosisSkin discolorationRare allergic reactionsSerotonin syndrome (when combined with supplements like St. John’s wort)Tell your prescribing doctor about any side effects you’re facing. They can tell you whether or not what you’re experiencing is normal, and can also change the dosage if it’s necessary.Are stimulant ADHD drugs addictive?Stimulant medications that are used to treat ADHD can lead to addiction if they are abused. Taking more doses than prescribed, ingesting a higher dose than recommended, and mixing them with other stimulants and recreational drugs are all risk factors for abuse and addiction. In general, there is no evidence suggesting that using stimulant medications as prescribed for ADHD increases your risk of developing substance use disorder. In fact, some studies have shown that taking ADHD medication (if you have been diagnosed with ADHD) actually lessens your risk of developing substance use disorder. This is probably because your symptoms are better managed, so you’re less likely to try to self-medicate.However, if you have had an addiction to stimulant drugs in the past, or know that you’re at high risk for substance use disorder, it’s best to tell your provider about this. Signs of addiction include taking more than recommended, feeling dependent, experiencing
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