The common stimulants are :
Short Acting Ritalin Sustained Release Ritalin Concerta Dextroamphetamine
Strattera while technically not a stimulant, it has similar properties.
Stimulant medications may be effective in 70-75% of patients diagnosed appropriately
with ADHD. . Although not common, children will sometimes appear to be withdrawn,
depressed and tearful if the dosage of stimulants is too high. It is best to start with a
low dosage and gradually increase it as needed. Too high a dose of stimulant medications
has lead to hallucinations and paranoid thinking in a small number of cases.