Medications can help coping with ADHD
Added
Feb-2005
Just about everyone has trouble concentrating or paying attention in class
from time to time. But for teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), symptoms such as being unable to pay attention and follow instructions
can cause problems at school and in many other areas of their lives. Many
teens with ADHD take a medication called methylphenidate, better known by
the brand name Ritalin. But although methylphenidate drugs are the medications
that are most frequently prescribed to manage ADHD, lots of teens take other
medicines to control their ADHD symptoms.
People with ADHD act and think a little differently. They often have trouble
in school because they get distracted easily. They may feel bored all the
time for no simple reason, lose things, say or do whatever is on their mind
at the time without thinking, and interrupt when other people are talking.
Other types of medications that are prescribed for ADHD are nonstimulating
and work differently. These include atomoxetine (such as Strattera) and
certain antidepressants (such as Wellbutrin) ... FULL
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