Distracting the Distractions
ADHD Stimulant Meds
- Adderall XR [sustained release, 12 hours]
- Adderall
- Atomoxetine
- Biphentin: The Newest ADD/ADHD Medication in Canada
- BuproprionAtomoxetine
- Concerta
- Daytrana [skin patch]
- Dexedrine Spansules
- Dextroamphetamine ER [extended release]
- Dexedrine
- Dextrostat
- Effexor
- Focalin XRng
- lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Vyvanse
- Methylphenidate Concerta [sustained-release, 12 hours]
- Metadate CD [sustained-release, 8 hours]
- Metadate ER
- Methylin
- Methylin ER [extended release, 6 to 8 hours]
- Mixed salts amphetamine Adderall
- Paxil
- Ritalin [short-acting, 4 hours]
- Ritalin-LA [extended release, 8 to 10 hours]
- Ritalin-SR [sustained release, 6 to 8 hours]
- SSRIs
- Tricyclic Drugs
- Wellbutri

Stimulant Medication Red Flags
Call your doctor right away if you or your child experience any of
the following symptoms while taking stimulant medication for ADD
or ADHD:
•        chest pain
•        shortness of breath
•        fainting
•        seeing or hearing things that aren’t real
•        believing things that aren’t real
•        suspicion or paranoia


AHDH/ADD Non-Stimulant Meds
- Atomoxetine
- Intuniv
- Strattera
Medications