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ADHD Medications

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Adderall 7.1 413 reviews for Adderall to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine / dextroamphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Vyvanse 7.3 836 reviews for Vyvanse to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
lisdexamfetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Adderall XR 7.9 218 reviews for Adderall XR to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine / dextroamphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Concerta 6.9 403 reviews for Concerta to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
methylphenidate 7.0 906 reviews for methylphenidate to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Brand names:
Concerta, Ritalin, Daytrana, Methylin, Ritalin LA, Jornay PM, Quillivant XR, Metadate CD, Methylin ER, Aptensio XR, Cotempla XR-ODT, QuilliChew ER, Relexxii
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Strattera 5.3 532 reviews for Strattera to treat ADHD Rx C N
Generic name:
atomoxetine systemic
Drug class:
adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amphetamine / dextroamphetamine 6.7 995 reviews for amphetamine / dextroamphetamine to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine / dextroamphetamine systemic
Brand names:
Adderall, Adderall XR, Mydayis
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Dexedrine 8.6 100 reviews for Dexedrine to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
dextroamphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ritalin 6.9 178 reviews for Ritalin to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dextroamphetamine 8.3 224 reviews for dextroamphetamine to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
dextroamphetamine systemic
Brand names:
Dexedrine, ProCentra, Zenzedi, Xelstrym
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
bupropion Off-label 6.4 146 reviews for bupropion to treat ADHD Rx C N X
Generic name:
bupropion systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antidepressants, smoking cessation agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
clonidine 7.7 66 reviews for clonidine to treat ADHD Rx C N X
Generic name:
clonidine systemic
Brand names:
Kapvay, Onyda XR
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Desoxyn 9.3 43 reviews for Desoxyn to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methamphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants, anorexiants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
guanfacine 6.0 275 reviews for guanfacine to treat ADHD Rx B N X
Generic name:
guanfacine systemic
Brand name:
Intuniv
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
atomoxetine 5.4 633 reviews for atomoxetine to treat ADHD Rx C N
Generic name:
atomoxetine systemic
Brand name:
Strattera
Drug class:
adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Intuniv 6.5 163 reviews for Intuniv to treat ADHD Rx B N X
Generic name:
guanfacine systemic
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
lisdexamfetamine 7.3 882 reviews for lisdexamfetamine to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
lisdexamfetamine systemic
Brand name:
Vyvanse
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Focalin 5.6 137 reviews for Focalin to treat ADHD Rx C 2
Generic name:
dexmethylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Daytrana 8.2 74 reviews for Daytrana to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Focalin XR 6.6 112 reviews for Focalin XR to treat ADHD Rx C 2
Generic name:
dexmethylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amphetamine 6.5 137 reviews for amphetamine to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine systemic
Brand names:
Adzenys XR-ODT, Evekeo, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo ODT
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
methamphetamine 8.8 65 reviews for methamphetamine to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methamphetamine systemic
Brand name:
Desoxyn
Drug class:
CNS stimulants, anorexiants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
amantadine Off-label 7.3 11 reviews for amantadine to treat ADHD Rx C N
Generic name:
amantadine systemic
Drug class:
adamantane antivirals, dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
dexmethylphenidate 6.1 289 reviews for dexmethylphenidate to treat ADHD Rx C 2
Generic name:
dexmethylphenidate systemic
Brand names:
Focalin, Focalin XR
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Kapvay 7.4 18 reviews for Kapvay to treat ADHD Rx C N X
Generic name:
clonidine systemic
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Methylin 8.1 14 reviews for Methylin to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
modafinil Off-label 7.6 50 reviews for modafinil to treat ADHD Rx C 4
Generic name:
modafinil systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Ritalin LA 7.6 19 reviews for Ritalin LA to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Jornay PM 9.5 17 reviews for Jornay PM to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Quillivant XR 5.7 23 reviews for Quillivant XR to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
selegiline Off-label 10 3 reviews for selegiline to treat ADHD Rx C N X
Generic name:
selegiline systemic
Drug class:
monoamine oxidase inhibitors, dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Metadate CD 7.1 41 reviews for Metadate CD to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ProCentra 9.5 2 reviews for ProCentra to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
dextroamphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zenzedi 8.2 31 reviews for Zenzedi to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
dextroamphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
armodafinil Off-label 8.2 25 reviews for armodafinil to treat ADHD Rx C 4
Generic name:
armodafinil systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Azstarys 7.3 40 reviews for Azstarys to treat ADHD Rx 2
Generic name:
dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
desvenlafaxine Off-label 7.7 9 reviews for desvenlafaxine to treat ADHD Rx C N X
Generic name:
desvenlafaxine systemic
Drug class:
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Methylin ER 8.5 8 reviews for Methylin ER to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Mydayis 5.8 141 reviews for Mydayis to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine / dextroamphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Off-label 7.4 9 reviews for omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to treat ADHD Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids systemic
Drug class:
nutraceutical products
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Natural Product Monographs
Off-label:
Yes
Onyda XR 10 1 review for Onyda XR to treat ADHD Rx C N X
Generic name:
clonidine systemic
Drug class:
antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Adzenys XR-ODT 6.3 63 reviews for Adzenys XR-ODT to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aptensio XR 6.8 11 reviews for Aptensio XR to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cotempla XR-ODT 6.5 8 reviews for Cotempla XR-ODT to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
desipramine Off-label 8.0 2 reviews for desipramine to treat ADHD Rx N N X
Generic name:
desipramine systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Evekeo 6.9 35 reviews for Evekeo to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Qelbree 5.1 44 reviews for Qelbree to treat ADHD Rx N
Generic name:
viloxazine systemic
Drug class:
adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
QuilliChew ER 6.0 2 reviews for QuilliChew ER to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Relexxii 7.0 1 review for Relexxii to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
methylphenidate systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xelstrym 9.0 8 reviews for Xelstrym to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
dextroamphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Adzenys ER 5.0 2 reviews for Adzenys ER to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate 7.3 40 reviews for dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate to treat ADHD Rx 2
Generic name:
dexmethylphenidate / serdexmethylphenidate systemic
Brand name:
Azstarys
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dyanavel XR 6.8 32 reviews for Dyanavel XR to treat ADHD Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Evekeo ODT Rate Add review Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
amphetamine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
imipramine Off-label 7.5 4 reviews for imipramine to treat ADHD Rx N N X
Generic name:
imipramine systemic
Drug class:
tricyclic antidepressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
viloxazine 5.2 47 reviews for viloxazine to treat ADHD Rx N
Generic name:
viloxazine systemic
Brand name:
Qelbree
Drug class:
adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph

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Alternative treatments for ADHD

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for ADHD. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of ADHD.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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