The ADHD Adults Podcast cover image

Episode 2: ADHD Drugs

The ADHD Adults Podcast

00:00

The Effects of Stimulants on ADHD

Three drugs which do a similar thing by stimulating the body. These are methylphenidate, Adderall and LIS DEX. They alter the way in which the chemicals in the brain that are often deficient in terms of their action in ADHD work. This leads to in most people a reduction in the core traits of ADHD. atomoxetin is more like an anti-depressant so this is a drug that doesn't act as a stimulant in the body but similarly to the other drugs we've talked about it changes the levels of these chemicals in theBrain. It's not often the first drug of choice for those who just don't respond well to the stimulants either because

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app