Athletes with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder with Dr. Dusty Narducci. EP#536
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The Role of Stimulants in ADHD Treatment
There are three main classes and medications currently approved by the US Food and Drug Association or the FDA for ADHD, you have stimulants non stimulants and tricyclic antidepressants also be program is prescribed for off label use. Most ADHD medications increase nor epinephrine, and sometimes or in addition increase dopamine. So I see these medications have been a game changer with management of ADHD but also one of the biggest controversies with managing ADHD has to do with potential side effects. Some are attracted to them also for the perceived performance of the enhancement or as orgogenic AIDS. Well, we're also concerned about side effect profiles, which can pose a real threat to the affected athletes so what did your
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