Head-to-head comparison of two commonly prescribed ADHD stimulants found comparable symptom response but differences in weight outcomes over 12 months. Study: A Randomised Open-Label Comparison of ...
Medications comparable in terms of symptom response and adherence, but weight loss greater with dexamphetamine. HealthDay News — For children and adolescents with ...
VIENNA, Austria — Prescription drugs designed to boost cognition in neurodevelopmental disorders do not increase overall cognitive performance in healthy individuals — and may even reduce productivity ...
Use of dexamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine, and methylphenidate was associated with a reduced risk for suicidal behavior (adjusted hazard ratios, 0.69, 0.76, and 0.92, respectively). Amphetamine, ...
Ritalin is the most common brand name for methylphenidate, a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Pharmaceutical company Novartis owns the name Ritalin, but ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which causes affected individuals to be impulsive, hyperactive, or inattentive, is typically treated with medications ...