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There are many treatment options for ADD/ADHD. The list below are some of the most used medications. Your provider will review your health history and evaluation to choose the appropriate medication.

Medication Name
Is Stimulant
Modafinil
No
Venlafaxine
No
Wellbutrin XL
No
Kapvay
No
Intuniv
No
Qelbree
No
Straterra
No
Daytrana
Yes
Jornay PM
Yes
Quillivant XR
Yes
Metadate CD
Yes
Focalin XR
Yes
Concerta
Yes
Ritalin
Yes
Mydayis
Yes
Adderall XR
Yes
Adderall IR
Yes
Vyvanse
Yes
Dexedrine
Yes
Zenzedi
Yes

Quick Comparison

Stimulants: 

  • Work quickly (often within 30-60 minutes

  • First line treatment for most adults

  • Highly effective for most patients

  • Require careful monitoring and in many regions are controlled substances 

  • May be addicting 

Non-stimulants:

  • It may take several weeks for full effect

  • Often used when stimulants are tolerated

  • Often used for those with a history of addiction

  • Helpful for co-existing conditions such as anxiety, and tics

  • Generally not controlled substances

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