The FDA has approved a chewable tablet form of extended-release methylphenidate, to be sold as QuilliChew ER, for treatment of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to manufacturer Pfizer.

Warning: a new study concludes that drugs such as Concerta, Adderall and Vyvanse lead to worse sleep in children. But, parents who are considering whether to treat your child’s ADHD with stimulant medication, don’t let the results scare your pants off. In fact, put them back on and continue reading.

Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) is commonly prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but a new analysis finds children taking it are more likely to have sleep problems and decreased appetite, among other issues…We asked a noted expert in ADHD treatment, Andrew Adesman, MD, chief of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children’s…

Many adults have residual symptoms of ADHD, often involving the inattentive form of the disorder, and these symptoms can really interfere with holiday demands. There’s lots of stress around the holiday crunch of course. And with ADHD, there may also be problems with multi-tasking, keeping organized, staying focused on details, and ignoring distractions…Here are a…

Not all medications are alike, particularly when it comes to drugs for the treatment of ADHD. The FDA weighed in on the generic for Concerta back in 2014,1 and now a case series has shown that the generic methylphenidate extended release (ER) formulation that incorporates osmotic controlled-release oral-delivery system (OROS) technology may provide better, longer…

Adverse social aspects and life events were more likely to be associated with epilepsy…with self-reported diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder also more common in epilepsy patients. Additionally, it was shown that a screening tool for ADHD symptoms was a more successful method of diagnosing the condition in these patients than…

Authors of new Cochrane Review remain uncertain about effect of widely used medicine on ADHD symptoms, despite large amount of research. Some evidence of increased sleeplessness and loss of appetite leads researchers to encourage more caution in use of methylphenidate

A comprehensive Cochrane Review shows there is very low-quality evidence to support the use of methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, other brands) in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) leading the reviewers to urge more caution when prescribing the stimulant

Iron, a common mineral (and, paradoxically, a common mineral deficiency in humans) is important to the brain and vital for normal brain development and human behavior. It is a key cofactor in the making of neurotransmitters, chemicals in the brain that affect neuron signaling, including serotonin, norepinephrine, and especially dopamine. Iron is also necessary for…

Neuroscientists at UMass Medical School have discovered a molecular braking mechanism for the brain chemical dopamine that may lead to more effective treatments for some forms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health disorders in which abnormal dopamine function plays a central role

Many elementary school children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don’t get services like medication and behaviour therapy that might improve their condition, according to an Australian study. The condition’s impact on the family and the child’s age are the biggest determinants of whether parents tap into available services, researchers found

At least two things about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are certain: Diagnoses are increasing, and American parents’ concerns about the condition are skyrocketing…A new addition to the voluminous literature about the disorder may offer some clarity