ADHD Medication Explained by a Clinical prescriber
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This short episode is from Episode 1 of our podcast. In it Andrew explains: The Nice Guidelines for prescribing ADHD medication to adults and children. The different medication options available. How and why each drug works. What as patients we need to know. Why "side affects" aren't always what we think. 00:00: Introduction - What this inforamtion is for. 01:30: NICE Guidelines for Children 02:40: NICE Guidelines for Adults 05:54: What does Off Licence medications mean? 07:25: What is a brain and what does it do? 09:30: We don't have unlimited Dopamine. 11:11: ADHD is NOT a low Dopamine disorder. 14:40: Stimulant Drugs. Starting with Methylphenidate. 16:14: Dexamphetamine 17:20: Non-Stimulant drugs. Starting with Atomoxetine. 21:27: Guanfacine 23:28: How to think about side effects.
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