ADHD Medications

The past 10-15 years have witnessed a number of major developments in the medications and delivery systems available for the management of ADHD. Dr. Barkley here discusses the types of medications now available to ADHD management and the various delivery systems developed to extend the effectiveness of the medications across the day. For each medication, he will present the major beneficial effects and side effects. He will also discuss various issues clinicians should consider in selecting particular medications to use with a patient with ADHD, such as those issues related to the social context, the patient’s characteristics, and any comorbid conditions that may exist. What you will learn: 1. Describe the various medication types now available and FDA approved for ADHD management 2. Discuss the different delivery systems that now exist and are FDA approved for extending the effectiveness of medications across the day 3. Briefly review the beneficial effects and potential side effects associated with each medication type 4. Alert clinicians to the various issues that need to be considered in the selection of types of medications and delivery systems for individual ADHD patients (context, patient, comorbidity, etc.). A list of all current medications for ADHD in the US as of May of 2023 can be found at my website here: https://www.russellbarkley.org/factsh... My thanks for Andrew Desman, MD for making this summary sheet available through his own website.