| STIMULANTS |
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Mixed amphetamine salts
(Adderall®, Adderall XR®)
Methylphenidate
(Concerta®, Focalin®, Focalin XR®, Metadate CD®, Metadate ER®, Methylin®, Methylin ER®, Ritalin®, Ritalin LA®, Ritalin SR®) |
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Stimulants may cause serious side effects that affect the heart. These medicines may not be safe in children or teens with a history of severe heart problems. Children or teens who have heart problems and take a stimulant should be monitored closely by their doctor. Stimulants can be habit forming. Your child or teen should never take more of the medicine than your doctor has prescribed. Stimulants may cause growth problems in children. The height and weight of children taking a stimulant should be monitored by their doctor.
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| NONSTIMULANT ADHD MEDICINES |
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| Atomoxetine (Strattera®) |
Nausea and vomiting Decreased appetite Feeling tired or sleepy Stomach ache
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Atomoxetine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and teens. Atomoxetine may cause growth problems in children. The height and weight of children taking this medicine should be monitored by their doctor. Guanfacine ER should not be stopped suddenly, because this can increase blood pressure. Atomoxetine and guanfacine ER may cause serious side effects that affect the heart. These medicines may not be safe in children or teens with a history of severe heart problems. Children or teens who have heart problems and take atomoxetine or guanfacine ER should be monitored closely by their doctor.
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| Guanfacine ER (Intuniv®) |
Low blood pressure Slow heart rate Feeling tired or sleepy Nausea and vomiting Stomach ache Trouble falling asleep Irritability Dizziness Dry mouth
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| ANTICONVULSANT MEDICINE |
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Divalproex
(Depakene®, Depakote®, Depakote ER®) |
Nausea Feeling sleepy Dizziness Vomiting Feeling weak Stomach ache Upset stomach Rash
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Divalproex may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Divalproex can cause life-threatening liver and pancreas problems. Children under the age of 2 years are at higher risk for these problems.
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| ANTIPSYCHOTICS |
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Aripiprazole
(Abilify®)
Risperidone
(Risperdal®)
Ziprasidone
(Geodon®) |
Uncontrollable movements, such as tics and tremors Feeling tired or sleepy Nausea and vomiting Blurred vision or other vision problems Changes in appetite (increase or decrease) Weight gain Extra saliva or drooling Cold symptoms (stuffy nose and sore throat)
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Aripiprazole may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in children and teens taking antidepressant medicines. Antipsychotics can cause a possibly life-threatening reaction called “neuroleptic malignant syndrome,” although this is rare. Symptoms include a high fever, sweating, changes in blood pressure, and muscle stiffness.
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