From 2022 to 2024, stimulant prescriptions issued in Connecticut increased by 13.2 percent, according to data from the state.

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

The stimulants Ritalin and Adderall have been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for decades, but ...

For decades, ADHD stimulant medications have been thought to sharpen attention, but new research has uncovered something very different is at play. These drugs don't actually provide laser-sharp focus ...

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it is revising the labeling of all extended-release stimulants used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to include warnings ...

After evaluating scans of almost 5,800 children with and without attention deficit disorder, US researchers discovered that ...

Approximately 3.5 million children in the USA, ages 3-17, take attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, most commonly stimulants. These include ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among young adults with ADHD, those taking stimulant medications had greater odds of cardiomyopathy. The ...

News Release 27-Mar-2024 ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults While likelihood of cardiomyopathy grows over time, the overall risk remains low Reports and Proceedings ...

May 13 (UPI) --ADHD stimulant meds don't increase children's risk of psychosis, a new study says. Analyses of stimulant prescriptions among nearly 8,400 kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity ...

What attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment alternatives are available for a child who has an adverse reaction to stimulants? Atomoxetine (Strattera) has been ineffective. —Janine ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Wellbutrin is used off-label to treat ADHD when other medicines aren't ...