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Antidepressants Drugs For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Remedy

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Antidepressants Drugs For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Remedy

Tricyclic antidepressants approved for ADHD include imipramine (Tofranil, Janimine) and desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane).

Other antidepressants prescribed for ADHD, but not officially approved for ADHD, include bupropion (Wellbutrin), reboxetine (Edronax), and venlafaxine (Effexor). It should be noted that the exact effects of Wellbutrin are not known with certainty; it may act on the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, and have a stimulant effect. (more…)

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