The parents' guide to ADHD medicines /
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| Language: | English |
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London ; Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2021.
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Table of Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 ADHD Medicines: The Essentials
- 1. What I Mean by a `Medicine'
- 2. Names of Medicines and the Jargon of Prescribing
- 3. What ADHD Medicines Do, in Practical Terms
- 4. What ADHD Medicines Do for the Brain
- 5. How Do We Know Medicines Work?
- 6. Side Effects in General Terms
- pt. 2 Individual Medicines Used in ADHD
- 2a. Stimulants
- 7. Methylphenidate
- 8. Amfetamines
- 9. Side Effects of the Stimulants
- 2b. Non-Stimulants
- 10. Atomoxetine
- 11. Prolonged-Release Guanfacine (Intuniv)
- 12. Clonidine
- 2c. Other Substances Used for Treatment
- 13. Modafinil
- 14. Tricyclic Antidepressants
- 15. Bupropion
- 16. Nicotine
- 17. Caffeine
- 18. Dietary Supplements and Nutritional Approaches
- 19. ADHD Medicines When ADHD Exists Alongside Some Other Condition
- 20. Medicines Not for ADHD Itself but Which May Come into Play
- pt. 3 Practicalities of Treatment with Medicines
- 21. Place of Medicines in the Treatment of ADHD
- 22. How ADHD Medicines Are Chosen by Prescribers
- 23. Availability of Medicines
- 24. Starting to Give Medicines
- 25. How to Give and Take Medicines
- 26. Measuring the Effect of a Medicine
- 27. Disagreements Between Adults
- 28. Keep Taking the Tablets
- 29. Stopping ADHD Medicines
- 30. Some Questions I Have Been Asked.