EPISODE · Oct 17, 2023 · 12 MIN
17. ADHD meds made simple: How to choose and what to try next
from Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians · host Elise Fallucco
Send us Fan MailWhich med do you choose for ADHD? What do you do if the first med doesn't work? Join me as we review a step-wise approach for prescribing meds for ADHD.Key points:*Stimulants are first-line treatment for ADHDStep 1: Choose which “class/type” of stimulant to startStep 2: Decide whether short or long-actingThree types of stimulants in my order of preference:1. MPH – my fave b/c fewer mood side effects2. Amphetamine salts – great also3. Focalin IR/XR – for those who don’t tolerate one of the other ones aboveCheck out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1
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Send us Fan Mail Which med do you choose for ADHD? What do you do if the first med doesn't work? Join me as we review a step-wise approach for prescribing meds for ADHD. Key points: *Stimulants are first-line treatment for ADHD Step 1: Choose which “class/type” of stimulant to start Step 2: Decide whether short or long-acting Three types of stimulants in my order of preference: 1. MPH – my fave b/c fewer mood side effects 2. Amphetamine salts – great als...
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