What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
What medications are used to treat ADHD in children?

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: A Medication Guide is an invaluable resource for parents of children with ADHD and for medical professionals, teachers and others working with children with ADHD. This 54 page booklet explains what ADHD is; outlines the symptoms of ADHD and explains how ADHD is diagnosed in children; discusses the possible causes of ADHD; and explains how medications are used to treat this disorder in children. Separate chapters are devoted to the various medications used for treatment. Important information such as usual doses and side effects is included.

This concise, up-to-date booklet gives parents the most important information they need to know about their child's treatment. This is also an important resource for teachers and doctors to share with parents.

Contents

Introduction
What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Medications: An overview
Stimulant medications
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
Clonidine (Catapres) and guanfacine (Tenex)
Additional commonly asked questions
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