Guide to Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents - Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents
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CLASS: Non-Stimulant (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)
| Benefits: Treats the core symptoms of ADHD. May not have as robust an effect on symptoms as the stimulants but may help individuals who have anxiety along with their ADHD.
Side Effects: Decreased appetite, nausea, insomnia or tiredness, dry mouth. | ||
| MEDICATION NAME | NOTES | |
| Brand Name | Generic Name | |
| Strattera | atomoxetine | Has the potential to last 24 hours. Can often be given just once a day although some patients require a second dose in the late afternoon. Unlike most medications this one is dosed based upon the patient's weight. |
CLASS: Antihypertensive
| Benefits: Historically used for the control of high blood pressure. Often used as a first medical treatment for the tics of Tourette Disorder. Can be useful in treating the hyperactive and impulsive symptoms of ADHD. Can sometimes help with children who have aggressive behaviors. Generally not useful for the inattentive symptoms.
Side Effects: Dry mouth, sedation, dizziness. Rarely can trigger depressive symptoms. | ||
| MEDICATION NAME | NOTES | |
| Brand Name | Generic Name | |
| Tenex | guanfacine | The TTS is a patch that is changed every 3-4 days. It may cause local irritation. |
| Catapres, Catapres TTS patch | clonidine | |
CLASS: SSRIs or SRIs (specific serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
| Benefits: Historically used for the control of high blood pressure. Often used as a first medical treatment for the tics of Tourette Disorder. Can be useful in treating the hyperactive and impulsive symptoms of ADHD. Can sometimes help with children who have aggressive behaviors. Generally not useful for the inattentive symptoms.
Side Effects: Dry mouth, sedation, dizziness. Rarely can trigger depressive symptoms. | ||
| MEDICATION NAME | NOTES | |
| Brand Name | Generic Name | |
| Tenex | guanfacine | The TTS is a patch that is changed every 3-4 days. It may cause local irritation. |
| Catapres, Catapres TTS patch | clonidine | |
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reviewed by:
Harry Croft, MD (Psychiatrist)
Medical Director, HealthyPlace.com
Created on January 07, 2009 Last Updated on July 06, 2011
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