| Medication has long since been the cornerstone for | | | | atomoxetine, known as Stratera; buproprion, known as |
| treating Attention Deficit Disorder. There are several | | | | Wellbutrin; clonidine, known as Catapres; imipramine, |
| medications on the market and their effectiveness is | | | | known as Tofranil; and desipramine, known as |
| rarely at question; however, they do not come without | | | | Norpramin.However, Stratera was recently the subject |
| their side effects and criticisms.The most common | | | | of a public health advisory issued by the Food and |
| medication is methylphenidate, more commonly known | | | | Drug Administration. The FDA issued a statement |
| as Ritalin and Concerta. Other stimulant medications | | | | saying Stratera was linked to increased suicidal |
| are pemoline, known as Cylert; dextroamphetamine, | | | | thoughts among children in an extensive study. This, of |
| known as Dexedrine and Dextrostat; and d- and | | | | course, should be of great concern to parents, as well |
| l-amphetamin racemic mixture, known as | | | | as doctors treating a child with ADD.Side effects that |
| Adderall.Stimulant medications would typically make a | | | | are common with these medications include loss of |
| person more active; however, with Attention Deficit | | | | appetite, stomachache, headache, insomnia, fast heart |
| Disorder, it has a calming effect. Therefore, it quiets | | | | beat, vomiting, and chest pain. Many of these effects |
| impulsive and disruptive behavior quickly and | | | | can be reduced or eliminated with the lowering of |
| effectively. For this reason, many teachers and | | | | medication dosage, eliminating doses close to bedtime, |
| parents sing its praises. However, this is only a | | | | and taking medication with food.Due to the possible |
| treatment and not a cure for Attention Deficit Disorder. | | | | side effects, as well as the negative connotation |
| Ultimately, it is a temporary form of relief.Other types | | | | surrounding over-medicating children, there are a lot of |
| of medicine sometimes used to treat ADD include | | | | people against administering medication for ADD. |