# ADHD https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptoms-4157281 are classified as either stimulants (methylphenidate and amphetamine) or non-stimulants (atomoxetine, extended release [guanfacine](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/guanfacine "Learn more about guanfacine from ScienceDirect's AI-generated Topic Pages"), and extended release clonidine). ## Treatment ### Medication [[Amphetamine|Amphetamine Sulfate]] [[Atomoxetine]] [[Bupropion]] [[Clonidine]] [[Dexmethylphenidate]] [[Dextroamphetamine]] [[Mixed Amphetamine\|Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine]] [[Guanfacine]] [[Imipramine]] [[Lisdexamfetamine]] [[Methylphenidate]] [[Nortriptyline]] [[Serdexmethylphenidate]] [[Viloxazine]] | Generic Name | Brand Name | Class | Duration [^1] | Preference | Notes | | ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | --------------------------------- | ------------- | ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [[Imipramine]] | Tofranil | Antidepressant (TCA) | 8-24 hours | | | | [[Nortriptyline]] | Aventyl, Pamelor | Antidepressant (TCA) | 8-24 hours | | | | [[Amphetamine\|Amphetamine Sulfate]] | Dyanavel | Stimulant | 8-12 hrs | | could not do short release to balance crash | | [[Amphetamine\|Amphetamine Sulfate]] | Evekeo | Stimulant | 8-12 hrs | | | | [[Dextroamphetamine]] | Dexedrin | Stimulant | 4-6 hrs | | no XR version | | [[Dextroamphetamine]] | Dexedrine Spansule | Stimulant | 6 hrs | | | | [[Dextroamphetamine]] | Zenzedine | Stimulant | 3-4 hrs | | | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Aptensio XR | Stimulant | 10-12 hrs | | | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Concerta | Stimulant | 8-12 hrs | | Cam didn't like took in 6th grade, releases 22% immediately and 78% gradually [^2] | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Metadate CD, Ritalin LA | Stimulant | 8-10 hrs | | releases 50% immediately and 50% gradually [^2] | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Metadate ER, Methylin ER | Stimulant | 6-8 hrs | | | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Methlyn, Ritalin | Stimulant | 3-4 hrs | | | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Ritalin SR | Stimulant | 4-8 hrs | | | | [[Serdexmethylphenidate]] and [[Dexmethylphenidate]] | Azstarys | Stimulant | 13 hrs | | first medication to mix these 2 [^2] | | [[Bupropion]] | Wellbutrin XL | Antidepressant (NDRI) | 24 hours | 0 | Already taking | | [[Mixed Amphetamine\|Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine]] | Adderall | Stimulant | 4-6 hrs | 1 | Taking, soon to be not available | | [[Mixed Amphetamine\|Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine]] | Adderall XR | Stimulant | 8-12 hrs | 1 | Taking, soon to be not available | | [[Lisdexamfetamine]] | Vyvanse | Stimulant | 10-12 hrs | 3 | Seems similar to Adderall, but Cam didn't like | | [[Clonidine]] | Catapres | non-stimulant (antihypertensive) | 4-6 hrs | 5 | meant for hyperactive? | | [[Clonidine]] | Catapres-TTS patch | non-stimulant (antihypertensive) | Up to 7 days | 5 | meant for hyperactive? | | | Jornay PM | | | 6 | not necessary - slow initial release, can be taken at night and activates 8-10 hrs later [^2] | | [[Atomoxetine]] | Strattera | non-stimulant (SNRI) | 24 hrs | 6 | don't need another RI - helps anxiety [^2] | | [[Viloxazine]] | Qelbree | non-stimulant (SNRI) | 12 Hours | 6 | don't need another RI - similar to Strattera [^2] | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Cotempla XR ODT | Stimulant | 8-12 hrs | 7 | format not necessary - tablet dissolves quickly so can be taken w/o water [^2] | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Daytrana | Stimulant | Up to 10 hrs | 5 | format not necessary but interresting, Patch [^1] | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Quillichew ER | Stimulant | 12 hrs | 7 | format not necessary, chewable tablet [^1] | | [[Methylphenidate]] | Quillivant XR | Stimulant | 10-12 hrs | 7 | format not necessary, liquid [^1] | | [[Clonidine]] | Kapvay | non-stimulant (antihypertensive) | 12 hours | 7 | not target audience - prescribed to ages 6-17 [^2] | | [[Guanfacine]] | Tenex | non-stimulant | 6-8 hours | 7 | not target audience - meant for children | | [[Guanfacine]] | Intuniv | non-stimulant | 24 hours | 7 | not target audience - Recommended for children ages 6–12 years [^2] | | [[Dexmethylphenidate]] | Focalin | Stimulant | 4-6 hrs | 9 | tried before, don't need more active - more active than typical methylphenidate [^2] | | [[Dexmethylphenidate]] | Focalin XR | Stimulant | 6-10 hrs | 9 | tried before, don't need more active - more active than typical methylphenidate [^2] | | [[Mixed Amphetamine\|Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine]] | Mydayis | Stimulant | 12 hrs | 9 | Likely not available as with Adderall | | [[Bupropion]] | Wellbutrin | Antidepressant (NDRI) | 4-5 hours | 10 | Already taking XL | | [[Bupropion]] | Wellbutrin SR | Antidepressant (NDRI) | 12 hours | 10 | Already taking XL | Buspar Zolaft ## Current Medication (also Lo Loestrin FE 1-10 tablet) Bupropion HCL XR 300 mg tablet Dextroamp-amphetamine 5mg amphetamine salts ER 10 mg amphetamine salts ER 15 mg ## Previous Medication Focalin, tried - 2017 (via [[Cam ADHD texts|texts with Cam]]) Adderall, started - Nov. 9, 2017 (via texts w/ Mom) ## Articles [[World Fed ADHD Consensus|The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 Evidence-based conclusions about the disorder]] ## Resources [[Resource Index|All Resources]] ![[Query Resources ADHD]] ### Highlights ```dataview LIST rows.item.text FROM [[ADHD]] FLATTEN file.lists as item WHERE !contains(fileClass, "Primary") and contains(file.folder,"Resources") AND lower(meta(item.section).subpath) = "highlights" AND !contains(file.name,"Self-Test") GROUP BY link(file.link, FullTitle) as myFile SORT file.name ``` ## Notes from dr #### 2020, Oct 21 - apt w/ Lisa non-ssris 1. wellbutrin (better for depression) 2. buspar (more for anxiety, not depression) SSRIs 1. zoloft 2. lexapro - Cam is currently on 3. prozak tested showed - 5-7.5 mg of methylfolate [^1]: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-medication-chart [^2]: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325201#long-acting-stimulants ## #Inbox https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT824PuEn/ - adhd tips