From ae3861b93253fcf47b946343c170c6cc3b3e3af1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Chen-Pang He <chen.pang.he@jdh8.org>
Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 10:51:16 +0800
Subject: [PATCH] Medications

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 adhd.tex | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++
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diff --git a/adhd.tex b/adhd.tex
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@@ -297,6 +297,31 @@ \subsection{Behaviorally oriented treatments}
 comorbidities and family stressors, when combined with medication.
 \end{frame}
 
+\subsection{Medications}
+\begin{frame}{Medications}
+Presynaptic dopaminergic agonists, \textit{aka} psychostimulant medications
+
+\begin{itemize}
+    \item Methylphenidate
+    \item Dexmethylphenidate
+    \item Dextroamphetamine
+    \item Mixed amphetamine salts
+    \item Atomoxetine
+    \item Tricyclic antidepressants
+    \item $\alpha$-agonists
+\end{itemize}
+
+Careful monitoring
+\end{frame}
+
+\begin{frame}{Drawbacks}
+\begin{itemize}
+    \item Not always sufficient, particularly with multiple psychiatric
+        disorders or stressed home environments
+    \item Increased risk of cardiovascular events
+\end{itemize}
+\end{frame}
+
 \section{Prognosis}
 \begin{frame}{Prognosis}
 Often persistent