List of ADHD Medications: Treatment Options for Kids and adults

This chart presents the most popular and most commonly prescribed medications used to treat ADHD in children and adults. Stimulant medications are categorized into methylphenidates and amphetamines, and non-stimulants are included at the end.

Share this ADHD medication chart with your doctor to aid the process of finding the treatment solution that best manages symptoms for yourself or your child.

* The medication’s estimated duration of action is based on information provided by the drug’s manufacturer. For any individual patient, this medication’s effects may last longer or shorter than indicated.

This ADHD medication list is part of ADDitude’s 5-part “Ages & Stages” series exploring common ADHD-related challenges through the lifecycle, along with strategies and treatments for each. Access more articles in the series here:

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