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Stimulants
Antidepressants
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Traditionally Prescribed Stimulant Medications for ADHD |
| MEDICATIONS |
PHARMACEUTICAL NAME |
LENGTH OF EFFECT |
| Ritalin |
methylphenidate |
Approx. 2
½ - 3 hours
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| Dexedrine |
dextroamphetamine |
Approx. 2
½ - 3 hours
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| Adderall |
dextroamphetamine &
amphetamine |
Approx. 2
½ - 3 hours
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| Cylert |
magnesium pemoline |
Approx. 8 hours |
| Metadate |
methylphenidate |
Approx. 8 hours |
| Concerta |
methylphenidate |
Approx. 10 hours
FDA approved 2000 |
| Ritalin Sustained Release (SR) |
methylphenidate |
Approx. 4-6 hours |
| Dexedrine SR |
dextroamphetamine |
Approx. 6-8 hours |
| Adderall SR |
dextroamphetamine &
amphetamine |
Approx. 6-8 hours |
| Metadate Extended Release (ER) |
methylphenidate |
Approx. 8 hours |
| Concerta SR |
methylphenidate |
Approx. 10 hours |
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