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Dr. Richard A. Huntoon

Newburgh Chiropractor

 

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ADD/ADHD MEDICATION CHART

Class
Drug Name
Form
Duration Common Side Effects
Amphetamine Stimulants
Short-acting
4-6 hours
Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Short-acting medicines require frequent dosing.
Short-acting
4-6 hours
Short-acting
4-6 hours
Long-acting
6-8 hours
Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Long-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater effects on appetite and sleep.

Adderall XR

Long-acting
8-12 hours

Long-acting

(prodrug)

10-12 hours
Methylphenidate  Stimulants
Short-acting
4-6 hours
Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Short-acting medicines require frequent dosing.
Short-acting
3-4 hours
Short-acting
3-4 hours
Intermediate-acting
6-8 hours
Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Longer-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater effects on appetite and sleep.
Intermediate-acting
6-8 hours
Intermediate-acting
4-8 hours
Intermediate-acting
8-10 hours
Intermediate-acting
8-10 hours
Long-acting
10-12 hours
Some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics. Longer-acting medicines are convenient but may have greater side effects on appetite and sleep.
Long-acting
6-10 hours
Long-acting
10-12 hour
Skin irritation, some loss of appetite, weight loss, sleep problems, irritability, tics.
Non-
stimulants
Strattera (atomoxetine)
Long-acting (extended release)
24 hours
Sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue, upset stomach, dizziness, dry mouth. Rarely, liver damage. There are some concerns about a link between Strattera and suicidal thoughts.

Intuniv

(guan-
facine)

Long-acting (extended release)
24 hours
Sleepiness, headache, fatigue, abdominal pain. Rarely, Intuniv can cause low blood pressure and heart rhythm changes.
Antidepressants
Short-acting
4-5 hours
Sleep problems, headaches.  Although rare, Wellbutrin may increase the risk of seizures.
Sustained release
(long-acting)
12 hours
Extended release
(long-acting)
24 hours
Tofranil
NA
8-24 hours
Sleep problems, anxiety, fatigue, upset stomach, dizziness, dry mouth, elevated heart rate, risk of heart arrhythmias.
Pamelor
NA
8-24 hours
Aventyl
NA
8-24 hours
NA
8-24 hours
Not recommended for children. Associated with cases of fatal heart problems.
Blood
Pressure Medicines

Clonidine

 

Catapres or

 

Kapvay

NA

4-6 hours (tablets)

24 hours (patch)

24
hours
(Tablet taken twice a day)

Fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, irritability, behavior problems, low blood pressure. Stopping this medicine suddenly can result in high blood pressure.
Tenex
(guan-
facine)
NA
6-8 hours
ADD/ADHD Medicines and Safety

The FDA has issued a warning about the risk of drug abuse with amphetamine stimulants. FDA safety advisors are also concerned about the possibility that all amphetamine and methylphenidate stimulants used for ADHD may increase the risk of heart and psychiatric problems.

The FDA has also issued a warning about a connection between antidepressants (including the non-stimulant Strattera) and an increased risk of suicide in adults aged 18-24, especially in the first one or two months of treatment.

While these risks may seem alarming, keep in mind that experts generally consider these medicines safe. Serious problems are rare. Still, you should discuss the risks and benefits of these drugs with your doctor.

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Dr. Huntoon has a single mission:

To support as many people as possible in their quest for health and enable them to improve and maintain their health to the highest level possible, while educating them about the benefits of Chiropractic, Natural Healthcare and Holistic Living, so they in turn can teach others to support us having a healthy community.

Your Choice

Health concerns are a major source of lost happiness and lost joy in all of our lives. Finding a solution that is agreeable and enables you to get back to your life is important. Please appreciate that you always have the more invasive surgery and prescription medication available to you as a last resort. What many Traditional Medical Doctors may not share is, many times, once you begin that journey into medication and/or surgery, it alters your original body from the one that you were born with. Unfortunately, at that time, more conservative and natural treatments may no longer be viable. I encourage you to consider that before making any decisions about treatment for your health. As always I am here to help. 
 
Your Choice:
 
  • Continue doing the same thing and nothing changes or it may get worse

OR

  • Try something different and get a different result that makes you happier and healthier.
 
The Choice is Yours
 
Please call Dr. Huntoon at 845-561-BACK (2225) to discuss your options or click on our E-Visit to do it via e-mail. 
 
Thank You for your consideration.

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