The MOST commonly used medication for the improvement of symptoms of ADHD is which of the following?
a. methylphenidate (Ritalin)
b. phentolamine (Regitine)
c. pemoline (Cylert)
d. trazodone (Desyrel)
A
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) remains the most commonly used medication for the treatment of ADHD. Phentolamine (Regitine), pemoline (Cylert), and trazodone (Desyrel) are not commonly used. Recently atomoxetine (Strattera) has become widely used for ADHD.
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