Evaluation: Attenade for ADHD
This is written assuming you have read my general discussion of
.
As of yet there are only a few
studies to glean information about Attenade. As more information
about Attenade becomes available this page will be updated.
It is a more highly refined version methylphenidate
(Ritalin). It only includes the R-form of the methylphenidate instead of
mixing it with its structural mirror image, the L-form. This form of the
drug lasts about 6 hours, which is significantly longer than
conventional Ritalin. Because it only includes the active
element, the fact that dosage is typically half that of Ritalin is
clinically meaningless, since half of Ritalin is inert anyway.
Attenade is designed to be a competitor with the also long acting Concerta and Adderall. How it will compare will only become apparent as we gather more clinical experience and research. Though, there is some evidence that is is more behaviorally effective than methylphenidate.
Though Attenade is too new to have specific information on side
effects, known side effects of Ritalin probably apply. Ritalin is known to
cause insomnia, loss of appetite, reduced stature, ticks, "zombie"
demeanor, stomach aches, moodiness and
Like all stimulants, it has a high potential for
abuse and addiction, especially among people who do not have ADHD. Like Concerta and Adderall, it may be a little better choice of medication than Ritalin because it
has less peaks and valleys.
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Ritalin
Adderall
Strattera
Concerta
Metadate
Dexedrine
Focalin
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Wellbutrin
Zoloft
Trileptal
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