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  • Illustration: ink sketch of an amber pharmacy bottle on its side with blue capsules spilling out, beside orange-and-white capsules.

    Adderall and Vyvanse: the strongest ADHD meds

    Adderall, Vyvanse (Elvanse) and dexamfetamine are amphetamine medicines, the most effective ADHD treatment in adults. How they differ, doses, side effects, Vyvanse for binge eating and what users say.

    6 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of a blank foil blister strip and two round white armodafinil tablets in long afternoon shadow.

    Armodafinil: the long-lasting modafinil

    Armodafinil (Nuvigil, Waklert, Artvigil) keeps working later in the day than modafinil, from a smaller dose. What it is for, how much people take, side effects, Indian brands and what users say.

    6 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of gold-and-white atomoxetine capsules and one blue capsule in front of a plain white medicine bottle on a wooden desk.

    Strattera: the ADHD med that isn't a stimulant

    Atomoxetine (Strattera, Axepta) is a non-stimulant ADHD medicine that works quietly in the background. How long it takes, doses, side effects and what people on it say.

    10 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of a plain white medicine bottle with two round white bupropion tablets in front of it.

    Wellbutrin for ADHD: worth a try?

    Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an antidepressant that some doctors use for ADHD, especially alongside low mood. What the studies show, doses, side effects, the seizure rule and what users say.

    6 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of a windowsill at dusk with a glass of water, a small dish holding two tablets and a potted plant.

    Guanfacine: the calming ADHD med

    Guanfacine (Intuniv) is a non-stimulant ADHD medicine that many people describe as calming. Who it is licensed for, its use in adults, doses, side effects, why you must not stop it suddenly, and what users say.

    6 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of three blank blister strips in silver, lilac and pale blue foil, with white tablets and a magnifying glass.

    Modalert, Waklert and other Indian brands

    Modalert, Modvigil, Modaheal, Waklert, Artvigil, Armod and Axepta are Indian brands of modafinil, armodafinil and atomoxetine. Who makes each one, the strengths, how they compare with Provigil, Nuvigil and Strattera, and how to buy safely.

    4 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of two long extended-release methylphenidate tablets, one cream and one grey, three small round scored tablets and a pencil.

    Ritalin and Concerta: the first-choice stimulant

    Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) is the first-choice ADHD medicine for children in the UK and a first choice for adults. How it works, doses, side effects, the misuse warning and what users say.

    6 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of a blank foil blister strip and two small round white modafinil tablets beside a wristwatch on a wooden desk.

    Modafinil: the stay-awake pill

    Modafinil (Provigil, Modalert) keeps you awake and alert for most of the day. What it is licensed for, what it does for ADHD, doses, side effects, Indian brands and what users say.

    10 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of a garden path forking in two directions at a wooden signpost with blank arrows.

    Non-stimulant ADHD meds: all the options

    Strattera, Qelbree, guanfacine, clonidine, Wellbutrin and modafinil side by side. How each one feels, how fast it works, the usual side effects and who tends to pick it.

    3 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of an unfolded medicine leaflet with one line highlighted, reading glasses, a highlighter and an opened pack of tablets on a sunny windowsill.

    Off-label meds: normal, legal, worth asking about

    Off-label means a doctor prescribes a medicine outside its official license. Why it is legal and common in ADHD, which uses are off-label in the US and UK, and what to ask your prescriber.

    6 min read

  • Illustration: ink sketch of a bowl of applesauce with capsule beads sprinkled on the spoon, an opened yellow capsule and a sliced green apple.

    Qelbree: the newer non-stimulant

    Qelbree (viloxazine) is a US non-stimulant ADHD capsule for children and adults. How it works, doses, side effects, how it compares with Strattera, and what people on it say.

    6 min read