Psychostimulants

Question 1

Psychostimulants are used in the treatment of ADHD, commonly used ones include:-

Answer 1

Dexamfetamine

Methylphenidate

Question 2

Common side effects of stimulant medications include (Bates, 2009):-

Answer 2

appetite suppression
sleep disturbance
abdominal pain

Question 3

Uncommon side effects include:-

Answer 3

weight loss
restricted growth
headache
worsening of tics
behavioural rebound
significantly raised blood pressure