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Medication Information
Common Medications
Medications used for Attention Deficit Disorders (Hyperactivity)
This category is devoted almost exclusively to the amelioration of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) effects. It includes the sympathomimetics, clonidine, and some of the tricyclic antidepressants.
Side Effects
The symptoms associated with amphetamines, antidepressants, and clonidine have been discussed above; the sympathomimetics have been noted to cause anxiety, irritability, insomnia, dysphoria, decreased appetite, and, less commonly, movement disorders such as tics, Tourette's disorderlike symptoms, and dyskinesia. High dosages can cause dry mouth, pupillary dilation, bruxism, formication, and emotional lability, as well as a delusional disorder similar to paranoid schizophrenia.
Generic Names
Some of the generic names follow (trade names in parenthesis)
- amphetamine (Benzedrine)
- clonidine hydro-chloride (Catapres)
- desipramine hydro-chloride (Norpramin, Pertofrane)
- dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
- imipramine hydro-chloride (Tofranil, Janimine)
- methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- pemoline (Cylert)
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Table of Contents
This list is an overview of common medications prescribed for mental health disorders and their side effects. The overview is not to be construed as medical advice in any form. Always consult a licensed physician regarding questions of medication.
Courtesy: http://www.kodie.demon.co.uk/pmeds2.htm
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