Stimulants (methylphenidate-class)
- First-line ADHD stimulants
- Methylphenidate + dexmethylphenidate
- Many IR/ER delivery systems
- Appetite loss, insomnia, ↑HR/BP
- Often tried if amphetamine AEs are limiting
- Schedule II; misuse/diversion still matters
- Match formulation to needed coverage
Class at a glance
- First-line ADHD stimulants
Practical pearls
- Methylphenidate + dexmethylphenidate
Members / distinctions
- Many IR/ER delivery systems
- Appetite loss, insomnia, ↑HR/BP
Other member distinctions
- Often tried if amphetamine AEs are limiting
- Schedule II; misuse/diversion still matters
- Match formulation to needed coverage
Self-check
- Which drug class is first-line for ADHD stimulants?
Stimulants (methylphenidate-class).
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