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ADHD Medications

Also called: ADHD Drugs, ADD Medications, ADD Drugs

- Summary
- About ADHD medications
- Types and differences
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Symptoms of overdose
- Pregnancy use issues
- Child use issues
- Elderly use issues
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Rafiu Ariganjoye, M.D., MBA, FAAP
 Steven A. King, M.D.

Elderly use issues with ADHD medications

Dosage levels of some ADHD medications may need to be reduced for elderly patients. In addition, elderly patients may experience additional side effects when taking some ADHD medications. For example, elderly patients who take the alpha-2 adrenergic agonist guanfacine hydrochloride may experience dizziness, drowsiness, hypotension (low blood pressure) and/or faintness.

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Review Date: 07-09-2008

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