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There are a group of medications used for ADHD that are not amphetamine-based and have little addiction potential. Strattera is related to Prozac/Zoloft in structure, it may provide you with an alternative.
Adderall is an D-amphetamine salt used for ADHD
No, it is a stimulant used as an ADD/ADHD medication.
Yes, in most cases. Medication is best used with some form of psychotherapy since tolerance develops and for some individuals medication is not effective.
Vyvanse, which is a medication used to treat ADHD is pronounced: VIE-vance
Xanax is the brand-name for a benzodiazepine; Benzodiazepines are used to treat anxiety and generally can be safely prescribed with most ADHD medication. This drug may decrease the effectiveness of some ADHD medications. Consult your pharmacist to be safe.
To wean yourself off of ADHD medication, consult your healthcare professional. It is dangerous with many drugs (including drugs used to treat ADHD) to discontinue use abruptly and can result in withdrawal symptoms. Ask for a lower dose and slowly discontinue use.
No medication is effective for dyslexia. Strattera can should only be used for ADD or ADHD.
Zoloft is mainly used to treat depression, and anxiety.
No; phentermine is used in the short-term treatment of obesity or to help aid weight loss. It shares similarity to amphetamine and is classified as a stimulant, however has not been approved to treat ADHD.
No. Zoloft is an SSRI antidepressant. Valium is a benzodiazepine. Most drug tests check for benzodiazepines.
* Tenex is also a brand name for guanfacine, an antihypertensive medication that can be used to control high blood pressure and nervous disorders as in muscle twitches.