Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research ...

Stimulants aren’t habit-forming in the doses used to treat ADHD in children and teens. And there is no evidence that taking them leads to drug abuse. In fact, studies have shown that people with ...

The researchers conducted a study in which they examined the working memory and physical activity levels of children with ...

Two classes of medication are available for treating ADHD: Stimulant medications, such as dextroamphetamine-based drugs (Adderall, Vyvanese) and methylphenidate-based drugs (Concerta, Daytrana ...

A meta-analysis of studies on children and adolescents with ADHD found that they are at an increased risk of depression and anxiety disorders. However, taking stimulant medication for ADHD was ...

Switching to another type of ADHD medication should stop this side effect. To be safe, your child's doctor should do a physical exam and medical history before starting treatment with a stimulant ...

These pills, the same used by Second World War pilots and long-distance truckers to keep them awake during long nights, had a marked effect on children with ADHD. Those given the stimulant tablets ...

You’re finally focused, your to-do list is getting done, and the brain fog has lifted—but suddenly, your libido has gone MIA.

Whatever medication is used, it's important to receive the correct dosage, since ADHD medications, and stimulants in particular, can worsen other conditions that may co-occur with ADHD ...

New research suggests ADHD may be more about environmental mismatch than brain disorder, with stimulant medications offering ...

following Lilly's off-patent drug Strattera. Perry Sternberg, senior vice president, Neuroscience Business Unit, Shire said having a choice of non-stimulant ADHD treatments was important for ...

Only the ADHD drug guanfacine led to decreased blood pressure and heart ... whether or not the drugs are stimulants, ...