how to treat ADHD in adults

October 2002

We're getting questions on how to treat ADHD in adults.

About 60% of kids with ADHD grow up to have symptoms as adults.

Stimulants are the mainstay for adult ADHD. Most start with 5 or 10 mg BID or TID of methylphenidate or Dexedrine.

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Cardiology role of infections in cardiovascular disease
Hematology & Oncology Gleevec (imatinib) for a certain kind of stomach cancer
Hematology & Oncology You'll see patients getting Arimidex for EARLY breast cancer
Pediatrics More adolescents are now being treated for depression
Infectious Diseases young children getting flu shots this year
Infectious Diseases differences between the new Biaxin XL and regular Biaxin (clarithromycin) tablets
Diabetes Avapro or Cozaar for kidney disease
Gastroenterology yogurt for H. pylori
Gastroenterology use of proton pump inhibitors in children
psychiatric side effects from Lariam (mefloquine)
Natural Medicines Super Blue Stuff, a topical gel widely promoted on the Internet for pain and arthritis
how to treat ADHD in adults
Does ginkgo really improve memory?