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Guanfacine For ADHD: An Effective Treatment & Adjunct

Guanfacine is a drug that was developed primarily for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).  It has been proven as an effective medication to reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure via its effect on Alpha-2 adrenergic autoreceptors.  It functions by stimulating these receptors (as an agonist) and reducing activation of the sympathetic nervous …

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Clonidine For ADHD: An Effective Treatment & Adjunct

Clonidine is a drug that is commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure.  Clonidine is also commonly used as a treatment for anxiety and as an intervention to minimize drug withdrawal symptoms.  On occasion, it is prescribed off-label for the treatment of PTSD, borderline personality disorder, stress, and insomnia. It functions primarily as an Alpha-2 …

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Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Individuals that have used any potent drug, particularly for a long-term and/or at high doses are known to experience significant short-term withdrawal symptoms.  These symptoms may include things like dizziness, headaches, nausea, and vomiting.  Over time, they usually lessen in severity as the nervous system and physiology adjusts to function without the presence of the …

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ADHD Medications List: Approved & Off-Label Treatments

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is characterized by symptoms of inattentiveness and hyperactivity. Most professionals would agree that there are at least three subtypes of ADHD including: inattentive-type, hyperactive/impulsive-type, and a combined type. While ADHD was once thought to be a problem at only affected children, it is now widely accepted that people of any age can be …

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