Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment of
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) relies on a
combination of medicines and behavior therapy. The first step is
an accurate diagnosis of ADHD and an understanding of your
child's strengths and weaknesses. Learning about ADHD will help
you and your child's siblings better understand how to help your
child. Your child's doctor may recommend that your child take a
Reference stimulant medicine. These medicines include
amphetamine (for example, Adderall or Dexedrine) and
methylphenidate (for example, Concerta, Metadate CD, or
Ritalin). Stimulants improve symptoms in about 70 out of 100
children who have ADHD.Reference 1 If stimulant medicines have
bothersome side effects or aren't effective, your child's doctor
might recommend a nonstimulant medicine such as Reference
atomoxetine (Strattera), Reference clonidine (Kapvay), or
guanfacine (Intuniv). These medicines may be used alone or in
combination with stimulant medicines. Through Reference