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How are central nervous system stimulants effective in treating ADHD?
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∙ 13y ago
These medications are often effective at treating symptoms of impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity, which are hallmark features of the disorder.
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Why does Concerta not work?
Concerta contains methylphenidate. Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant and is used to treat ADHD; in some cases for unknown reasons stimulants are not effective in treating ADHD. Consult your doctor about other choices for treatment.
What drug category is Dexedrine classified as?
Dexedrine is classified as a central nervous system stimulant. Central nervous system stimulants vary in strength, but all cause an increase in wakefulness and concentration; they are used for treating ADHD and narcolepsy.
What increases activity in the central nervous system?
stimulants
What is stimulance?
Stimulants are also known as "uppers" or psychostimulants. It enhances the activity of central and peripheral nervous systems.
Do Stimulants are designed to stimulate the central nervous system?
They may not have been designed to do so, but they do stimulate the central nervous system.
What is the purpose of central nervous system stimulants?
Central nervous system stimulants are used to keep patients who suffer from narcolepsy from falling asleep. Narcolepsy is a disorder that causes people to fall asleep during daytime hours.
What type of drug are amphetamines?
Amphetamines are stimulants of the central nervous system and sympathetic division of the peripheral nervous system.
Are stimulants designed to stimulate the central nervous system?
They do, by definition, whether or not they were designed to do so.
What drug interactions does amantadine have?
The combination of amantadine and central nervous system stimulants (e.g., amphetamines or decongestants) may cause increased central nervous stimulation or increase the likelihood of seizures.
What groups of drugs have the opposite effect on the brain hallucinogens and stimulants opiates and sedatives stimulants and depressants depressants and opiates Why?
Stimulants and depressants have opposite effects on the brain. Stimulants activate the central nervous system, while depressants (as their name implies) depress it.
Advantage and dis-advantage of stimulants?
Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as increased mental and/ or physical alertness
What are stimulats?
Stimulants are drugs that speed up the Central Nervous System. Some examples are Caffeine, Cocaine, and Amphetamines.
