Basic Information
Category: Medications
Type: Non-Stimulants for ADHD
Group: Alpha Agonists
How Long it Works: All day
Helps With: Thoughts & Feelings, Social Skills
Conditions: Tourette’s, ADHD
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More About Non-Stimulants for ADHD
How it Works: Unlike stimulants, these medications work all day and slowly build up in your system.
How to Take: You take them every day. It can take a few weeks to feel the full benefits.
More Info: Doctors often prescribe these if stimulants cause strong side effects, don’t work well, or can’t be taken for medical reasons.
More About Alpha Agonists
How it Works: These are blood-pressure medications that strengthen communication between brain cells.
Helps With: Impulsivity and hyperactivity symptoms of ADHD.
Side Effects: When used for ADHD, they can be calming and help you sleep.
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