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Stimulants—General Articles
Consider the many possible benefits of treating ADHD with stimulant medications
Tips for prescribing ADHD medications
Converting stimulants: Equivalent doses
Tips for managing abuse potential of medications for ADHD
Tips to help patients with ADHD who struggle in the morning
How are methylphenidate and amphetamines metabolized?
Combine a stimulant and atomoxetine?
Pros and cons of short-acting preparations of psychostimulants
Converting from OROS methylphenidate to amphetamine is a two-step process
What if you refuse an early refill of a stimulant medication?
What to look for in stimulant withdrawal (including a physical sign that is little known)
Stimulant “holidays” (breaks) in adults with ADHD?
How to get full-day coverage with stimulants
Eight tips for reducing the risk of abuse/diversion of stimulants
Laws about prescriptions for psychostimulants
Are stimulants useful after traumatic brain injury?
Stimulants—Methylphenidate-Based
Methylphenidate preparations: Index and links
Converting from OROS methylphenidate to amphetamine is a two-step process
Should we combine methylphenidate and guanfacine?
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin SR®, Ritalin LA®): Basic information
Should we prescribe dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) rather than methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin®, Focalin XR®): Basic Information
Serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate (Azstarys®): Basic information
Does serdexmethylphenidate+dexmethylphenidate (Azstarys®) have a significant advantage?
What doses to use when converting to or from serdexmethylphenidate-dexmethylphenidate (Aztarys®)
First ADHD medication to be taken at *bedtime*–Why? How?
Stimulants—Abuse Potential
Tips for managing the abuse potential of medications for ADHD
Does lisdexamfetamine really have lower abuse potential?
Stimulants—Amphetamine-Based
Amphetamine preparations: Index and links
Pros and cons of dextroamphetamine versus levoamphetamine
Does lisdexamfetamine really have lower abuse potential?
Amphetamine (Dynavel-XR®) extended-release oral suspension: Basic information
Amphetamine extended-release orally disintegrating tablets (Adzenys XR-ODT): Basic information
What is the maximum dose of mixed amphetamine salts?
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine®): Basic Information
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse®): Basic Information
Mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall®, Adderall XR®): Basic Information
Mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product (Mydayis®): Basic information
Triple-bead preparation of mixed amphetamine salts (Mydayis®)
Ketogenic diet and amphetamines
Stimulants—Side Effects
Which side effects are associated with non-adherence to ADHD medication?
Tips on managing loss of appetite due to a stimulant (in adults)
Stimulant medications and irritability in children with ADHD
Effects of different stimulants on irritability in children with ADHD
How to manage stimulant-induced hypertension
Can psychostimulant medications cause or worsen Raynaud’s phenomenon?
Stimulants—Drug Interactions
Important interactions when using two medications for ADHD
Vitamin C if on a stimulant?
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