Medication Resources

The purpose of this page is to present information on medications commonly
used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder.

(disclaimer)

We are not making medical claims as to the effectiveness of various medications or treatments. We are not recommending medical treatments. As responsible adults many of us are using medication as a possible approach to coping with Attention Deficit Disorder. We feel it may be of some benefit for some of us to present what we understand as the most commonly prescribed medications for ADD. Much of this information is widely available in public medication information publications.

Quick Overview of medication classifications
A brief listing of the types of medications often used!

Myth-conceptions about ADD
Common misunderstandings about ADD!

Controversial ADD Treatments
Many ways to treat ADD are being explored, here are a few!

John Ratey, MD
Comments from John Ratey, co-author of "Driven to Distraction"

Track Your Medications
A form we use in our ASK about ADD group in Tucson.

More About Medications
Various bits of information on the use of medication

Other Websites

HealthGuide Online
I suggest you visit this site for medication information. Funded by an NIH grant, it is a great source of information.

Dr. Bob's Psychopharmacology
Tons of Psychopharmacology Tips!

PubMed
Search the Medline Database

NIH
National Institute of Health. This will keep you busy for awhile.

Anxiety Disorders
The National Institute of Health, great reference.

Alternative Medicine
NIH presents Complementary Alternative Medicine

Dr. Law's
ADDMed Pages

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