The focus of ADHD treatment is the management of symptoms. Medication is typically the backbone of therapy. Among the most common types of medication used to treat ADHD:

Non-stimulant

STRATTERA® (atomoxetine HCl) is a non-stimulant treatment option for ADHD and is part of a class of drugs called "selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors" or SNRIs. STRATTERA is the first non-stimulant medication approved by the FDA to treat ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. Visit the About Strattera section of www.strattera.com to learn more.

STRATTERA works differently from other available ADHD medications by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine, a chemical neurotransmitter. The precise role that norepinephrine plays in the treatment of ADHD is not known. However, scientists believe it may be important in regulating attention, impulsivity, and activity levels.

STRATTERA information: Safety Information and Boxed Warning | FDA Medication Guide

Stimulants

Used since the 1930s, stimulants are a very common treatment option for ADHD. The primary effect of stimulants is through regulation of dopamine and norepinephrine.

Stimulants approved for use in adults:

Long-acting (10-12 hour)

• Adderall XR®

Stimulants approved for use in children:

Short-acting (4-5 hour)

• Adderall®
• Dexedrine®
• DextroStat®
• Focalin®
• Methylin®
• Ritalin®

Intermediate-acting (6-8 hour)

• Dexedrine Spansule®
• Metadate ER®
• Methylin ER®
• Ritalin SR®
• Metadate CD®
• Ritalin LA®

Long-acting (10-12 hour)

• Adderall XR®
• Concerta®
• Focalin XR®

Although they are not officially FDA approved for ADHD, antidepressants and antihypertensive (high blood pressure) medications are also sometimes used to treat the symptoms of ADHD.

Products are registered trademarks of the respective companies. Full prescribing information for these products is available from their respective companies.