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The information provided here is meant to give you a general idea about each of the medications listed below. Only the most general side effects are included, so ask your doctor if you need to take any special precautions. Use each of these medications as recommended by your doctor, and according to the instructions provided. If you have further questions about usage or side effects, contact your doctor.
Medications for ADHD can help control hyperactive and impulsive behavior and increase attention span.
Prescription Medications
- Stimulants
- Antidepressants to treat depression and anxiety
- Antipsychotics
- Atomoxetine (Strattera)
- Modafinil (Provigil)
- Clonidine (Catapres) to treat impulsivity
- Guanfacine Intuniv
The FDA has directed all manufacturers of ADHD drugs to notify patients about a slight increased risk of cardiovascular and psychiatric side effects. There have been reports of sudden death in patients with underlying serious heart problems and reports of stroke and heart attack in adults with certain risk factors.
Recent research, though, has not shown a clear link between stimulants and sudden death, heart attack, and stroke. There is a slight increased risk (about 1 per 1,000) for psychiatric side effects, such as hallucinations, paranoia, and mania, even in patients without previous psychiatric problems.
The stimulants that are the focus of the labeling are:
- Amphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR)
- Methylphenidate (Concerta)
- Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
- Detroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
- Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin, Focalin XR)
- Methylphenidate (Metadate CD, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA)
- Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
- Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Because of the concern of serious heart problems, the American Heart Association suggests that children have an electrocardiogram (ECG) before starting stimulant medication for ADHD.
Talk to your doctor about these warnings before you take the medication.
Common names include:
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate)
- Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Adderall)
- Amphetamine (Adderall)
- Methylphenidate patch (Daytrana Transdermal System)
- Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)—this medication can be used to treat children aged 6-12 years and adults
- Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin, Focalin XR)
Stimulants are the most common treatment for ADHD. These drugs increase activity in parts of the brain that appear to be underactive in children with ADHD. When used properly to treat ADHD, they produce a calming effect that promotes concentration, rather than a stimulating effect. However, they also have the potential to become addictive. Your child's doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose, monitor the response closely, and stop treatment occasionally to determine the need for on-going treatment.
Common side effects of stimulants include:
There are numerous kinds of antidepressants, and new ones appear frequently. Common names include:
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Doxepin (Sinequan)
- Protriptyline (Vivactil)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Imipramine (Tofranil)
- Desipramine (Norpramin)
All of these drugs prevent the inactivation of natural chemical stimulants in the body, either norepinephrine (noradrenalin) or serotonin. Most of these drugs act on both chemicals, but some act mainly or exclusively on only one. All are used to treat depression.
Common side effects include:
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Insomnia
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Urine retention
- Blurred vision
- Mental changes
Side effects of bupropion include:
- Weight loss
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Seizures
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
Antipsychotics may be used to treat children and young adults who have aggressive behavior. Examples of antipsychotics include:
- Risperidone
- Quetiapine
Common side effects include:
- Sedation
- Constipation
- Urine retention
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Mental changes
- Muscle spasms
- Restlessness
- Sexual problems
- Abnormal heartbeat
- Weight gain
Atomoxetine is not a stimulant but prevents the inactivation of norepinephrine.
Note: There have been a small number of reports of severe liver injury associated with Atomoxetine, which reversed after stopping the drug. Atomoxetine should be discontinued in patients who exhibit jaundice or laboratory evidence of liver injury.
Common side effects include:
- Decreased appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Slowed growth rate
- Mild increase in blood pressure and heart rate
Modafinil is a drug that is used to promote wakefulness in narcolepsy , a neurological condition. It has also been somewhat effective in patients with ADHD.
Common side effects include:
- Insomnia
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased appetite
- Cough
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Headache
Clonidine acts in the brain to stimulate certain areas, but not others, in a fashion similar to the stimulants. It is also used to treat Tourette syndrome . Morning dosing increases the sedative effect; bedtime dosing minimizes it. It is also available in a patch that provides a steady dose for a week at a time.
Clonidine is relatively safe except in patients with certain forms of heart and circulatory disease.
Possible side effects include:
- Dry mouth
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
- Mental changes
Guanfacine (Intuniv), which is also used to treat high blood pressure , seems to help with attention and impulsivity problems.
Guanfacine is available as an extended-release formulation, which only has to be taken once a day (usually at bedtime). The medication should not be taken with a meal that is high in fat. The tablets should be swallowed whole (not chewed, broken, or crushed).
It may take two weeks before the medication produces positive effects. Never take Guanfacine with other preparations that contain the same drug.
Possible side effects include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness, sleepiness, blurred vision, change in the ability to think clearly
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Sexual problems
Special Considerations
Follow these general guidelines when taking medications:
- Take your medication as directed. Do not change the amount or the schedule.
- Do not stop taking them without talking to your doctor.
- Do not share them.
- Know what the results and side effects are. Report them to your doctor.
- Some drugs can be dangerous when mixed. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking more than one drug. This includes over-the-counter medication and herb or dietary supplements.
- Plan ahead for refills so you don't run out.
When to Contact Your Doctor
Contact your doctor or mental health professional if:
- Expected results of treatment are not happening
- Unexpected results occur
- Drug side effects are bothering you
- You want to change the medication
Revision Information
- Reviewer: Kari Kassir, MD
- Review Date: 09/2014 -
- Update Date: 09/17/2014 -


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The OtherSide Players and The 2012 Helper Arts and Music Festival will present a staged reading of The Agony And The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs by Mike Daisey. Performances are at 2 p.m. this Friday and Saturday at the Rio Theatre. Admission is free.
This one-man show is provocative, exciting, and can be described as useful - it charges people to examine their lives, their role in economic realities, and take action within those frameworks. The playwright weaves together gonzo journalism and autobiographical tales that cut to the bone of some of the most captivating topics in American culture. Following a trail of technology all the way to China and back, Daisey turns his lens to Apple and Steve Jobs, asking the question "how did one obsessive man change the world to his liking-and at what cost?"
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs will be directed by Alexandra Harbold, Artistic and Literary Associate at the Salt Lake Acting Company, and performed by Morgan Lund, Artist in Residence with The OtherSide Players at The Rio.
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Shortcut to this page www.birmingham.gov.uk/listedbuilding
Birmingham has nearly 2,000 buildings listed for their architectural or historic interest. These range from the 12th century Church of St Laurence in Northfield, to a signal box at New Street station built in 1964; and from cast iron Victorian public urinals to one of the great Jacobean houses of the country, Aston Hall.
Listing a building gives it legal protection, so that it can be preserved for future generations to enjoy.
Find out more about our other Heritage Assets in the leaflet below.
- Statutory Listed Buildings
A statutory Listed Building is a building or structure which the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport considers to be of special architectural or historic interest. Listing gives a building legal protection from demolition and alterations which would destroy historic features or affect its character.
The whole of a building is listed - the exterior and interior, together with any outhouse, wall or other structure built before 1 July 1948 within the grounds of the building.
Listed Buildings are graded to show their importance:
Grade I - buildings of exceptional quality (1.3% of all Listed Buildings in Birmingham - including Birmingham Town Hall and Aston Hall)
Grade II* - particularly important buildings (4.7% - including the Old Crown, Digbeth and Birmingham Council House)
Grade II - the majority of listed buildings of special interest (94%)
- Locally Listed Buildings
A Locally Listed Building is a building, structure or feature which, whilst not listed by the Secretary of State, the Council feels to be an important part of Birmingham's heritage due to its architectural, historic or archaeological significance.
The grading system for Locally Listed Buildings is as follows:-
Grade A - These are buildings which are of statutory list quality and will be referred to the Secretary of State if they are threatened with demolition or unsympathetic alterations. We can also serve a Building Preservation Notice if the building is imminently threatened.
Grade B - Grade B buildings, structures or features are important in the city wide context, or make a significant contribution to the local environment. Positive efforts will always be made to retain them.
Grade C - These are of local historic significance and worthy of retention.
- How do I find out if a building is listed?
Look the address up in the list of Statutory Listed Buildings and the list of Locally Listed Buildings.
- What if I want to do work to a listed building?
If you own a listed building it is your responsibility to ensure that any repairs, maintenance or alterations are in keeping with the design and age of the building. We work with owners to give advice and information to take proper care of their building. In addition to planning permission, you may also require Listed Building Consent for any work you wish to do. See further information or contact us for further advice. You can also contact English Heritage for advice on looking after your listed building.
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CCNY Inducts 51 Into Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society
Cheyidatou Traore spoke three languages but little English when she arrived in the United States from her native Togo five years ago. On December 3, the Bronx resident was one of 51 inductees to The City College of New York chapter of Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE), a national honor society for students admitted to colleges and universities through non-traditional criteria.Read More »
C-SPAN3 to air Professor Greg Downs Lecture December 28
C-SPAN3 will carry a lecture by City College of New York Associate Professor of History Gregory Downs 8 p.m. Saturday, December 28, as part of its American History TV weekend programming. In New York City, C-SPAN3 is carried on Time Warner Cable channels 149, 1902 and 777 (high definition). The lecture will also be streamed live at http://www.c-span.org/history/ and added to C-SPAN's archives December 30 for future online viewing.Read More »
CCNY Chemists Use Sugar-Based Gelators to Solidify Vegetable Oils
Researchers at The City College of New York have reported the successful transformation of vegetable oils to a semisolid form using low-calorie sugars as a structuring agent. The findings portend the development of alternatives to structured oil products produced using saturated/trans fatty acids, which have been linked to coronary artery disease, obesity and diabetes.Read More »
Professor Uses Blogging as Teaching Tool for Aspiring Journalists
In November, students in Professor Linda Villarosa's "Introduction to Journalism" class participated in an online press conference with the producers of "Overly Attached Andy," a new YouTube television series. After the Q&A was over, each student filed their story and Professor Villarosa selected two of the best, by Aurea Gonzalez and Akbar Mirza, to post on "The Conversation," the City College journalism program's blog.Read More »
Film by Professor Tibaldi, Alumnus Accepted to Sundance, Rotterdam
"Godka Cirka - A Hole in the Sky," a 10-minute short co-directed by City College of New York film and video professor Antonio Tibaldi and alumna Alex Lora, '12, MFA media arts production, is an official selection for both the Sundance Film Festival and International Film Festival Rotterdam next month.Read More »
Art History, Digital Art Programs Team for Show at Williamsburg Gallery
When Professor Hajoe Moderegger, director of City College's Digital and Interdisciplinary Art Practice program (DIAP), wanted to find someone to curate an exhibition of works by his students, he didn't have to look far. He put out a query to graduate art history majors, and Maggie Downing jumped at the opportunity.Read More »
Register Now for Foodservice Management Professional Certification
The City College of New York Continuing and Professional Studies (CCNY-CPS) announces that spring semester registration is now open for the National Restaurant Association Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) Certification Program. CCNY-CPS also offers Food Safety Manager and Alcohol Training Certification Programs.Read More »
Book Showcases Practice of Spitzer School Dean George Ranalli
In his private practice, George Ranalli, dean of City College's Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, has designed for a rock star as well as some of New York City's poorest residents. His body of work, which spans more than 30 years, is the subject of "In Situ," a 450-page book published by Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers to be released December 16.Read More »
City College to Renovate Vacant Hamilton Heights Townhouse
The City College of New York is pleased to announce that Alumni House, a limestone townhouse it owns in Harlem's Hamilton Heights Historic District, will become part of the recently established Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership. Renovations to the building, located at the corner of Convent Avenue and W. 141st Street, are scheduled to begin early in 2014.Read More »
Ten CCNY Students Named Sophie and Leonard Davis Scholars
The City College of New York announced today that ten fourth-year students in the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education BS/MD program have been chosen to receive the Sophie and Leonard Davis Scholarship, which awards $30,000 toward medical studies. They are the 34th cohort of scholars in the program, which was begun in 2000.Read More »


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Meg's father mysteriously disappears after experimenting with the fifth dimension of time travel. Determined to rescue him, Meg and her friends must outwit the forces of evil on a heart-stopping journey through space and time. A commemorative edition with an Introduction by the author. A Newbery Medal winner.
"A plus with this new edition is an essay by Lisa Sonne that explores scientific concepts related to the story — multiple dimensions, dark energy, and string theory. Each of these concepts were conceived since the book's 1962 publication but are amazingly applicable to A Wrinkle in Time, and help to ensure that this imaginative book will be read for a long time into the future." Children's Literature
This newly re-designed edition includes Madeleine L'Engle's Newbery Medal acceptance speech and a new interview with the author.
It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger.
"Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract."
A tesseract (in case the reader doesn't know) is a wrinkle in time. To tell more would rob the reader of the enjoyment of Miss L'Engle's unusual book. A Wrinkle in Time, winner of the Newbery Medal in 1963, is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys in high school). They are in search of Meg's father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government on the tesseract problem.
A Wrinkle in Time is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal.
About the Author
Madeleine L'Engle (1918–2007) was born in New York City and attended Smith College. She wrote more than 60 books, the most famous of which is A Wrinkle In Time (1962), winner of the Newbery Award in 1963. L'Engle continued the story of the Murry family from A Wrinkle In Time with seven other novels (five of which are available as A Wrinkle In Time Quintent from Square Fish). She also wrote the famous series featuring the Austin family, beginning with the novel Meet The Austins (1960). L'Engle revisited the Austins four more times over the next three decades, concluding with Troubling a Star in 1994. The story of the Austins had some autobiographical elements, mirroring Madeleine's life and the life of her family. Madeleine L'Engle's last book, The Joys of Love, is a romantic, coming-of-age story she wrote back in the 1940s, and is being published by FSG.
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Salem, IL (KSDK) - Angry parents in Salem, Illinois reached out to NewsChannel 5 via Facebook to say a high school freshman may have taken his own life because he was being bullied.
On Tuesday night, a candle light vigil was held for Lucas Bumgarner. He was found dead in his home Monday after school.
Classmates say Lucas was kind with a good sense of humor, but that he had experienced some tragediesat home.
Lucas' grandfather told us the young man was a football player and weighed nearly 300 pounds. Friends say Lucas was teased about his weight at school, but it's not clear whether that played a part in his suicide.
"He was walking down the hallway and was going to talk to a counselor about it as far as I know," said Andrew Barnett. "The kid started bullying him so he got into a fight and got suspended and went home and that's when it happened."
Classmate Emily Hunt said Lucas usually tried to ignore the comments.
"He didn't like to talk about it," said Hunt. "He would hide it. He came to school with a smile on his face every day. He always looked like he was having the time of his life."
Marion County Deputy Coroner Troy CannonreportsLucas left a suicide note, but it did not mention bullying.
Cannonposted a statement on his personal Facebook pagethat reads in part, "I am not saying that bullying is not an issue, nor that Lucas was not bullied. I AM saying, however, that there is absolutely no evidence to support that any such bullying played a role in his decision to end his life. Bullying IS an issue in our modern existence, even though it has always existed. Bullying has led to suicides on many occasions, and certainly brings low esteem and self-image. Again, as clearly as I know how to say it, Lucas did not end his life due to issues related to bullying."
Cannon's full statement is posted below.
If you have concerns about bullying, visit the bullying section on KSDK.COM to find helpful information including anti-bullying tool kits for parents, students and educators.
Full statement from Marion County, Illinois Deputy Coroner Troy Cannon:
"There is a family among us experiencing unspeakable shock and grief right now. In addition, many others in our community, directly and/or indirectly impacted by the tragedy of a life lost too soon, are dealing with anguish and myriad other emotions as well.
"When we, as bystanders and observers, jump to conclusions and assumptions and make brash statements without know ing all the facts, unknowingly and inadvertantly incite the fears and emotions felt so deeply by those closer to the reality. In other words, unless you know what you're talking about, best not to talk at all. If anything, please only offer words of comfort and support for those left in the wake of tragedy when it occurs, without pointing fingers and placing blame, or assigning culpability where there is none.
"I know it's only human nature to seek answers to questions that so vehemently beg explanation, but we must also sometimes accept the fact that those answers will likely never come. Suicide is an evil element of our existence, but one we have never successfully defined or explained. From my perspective of having investigated well over a hundred such cases, I can tell you the dynamics of these incidents are never the same. There are no common denominators, except the commonality of the tragic end. If I, or anyone else, had the answers to the questions we seek regarding suicides, we'd never have to work another one. Ever. However, this is not the reality.
"In deepest regard and respect for the dignity and sanctity of this grieving family, I will only tell you that Lucas had clearly been contemplating suicide for several days. As reported in the media, he left a lengthy, thoughtful, and detailed note explaining what he felt was rationale for his decision. I will not tell you what he wrote in this note, but I will tell you what he did NOT write. There was no mention of having been bullied on a personal level nor in social media. There was no mention of having been in a fight at school early in the day, nor of being suspended from school as a result. All his issues, the ones driving his decision to end his young life, did not include any of the issues that so many have assumed to be the case.
"Now, let's consider for a moment the impact of such statements- As mentioned earlier, there are many others tangentially or indirectly involved in or impacted by yesterday's events. There are fellow students, teachers, administrators, family members, friends, etc., all who are now second-guessing their perceived actions or inactions, grievously considering what they should have done or not done in order to have prevented this tragedy. Many of them are feeling these emotions simply because of the words so recklessly thrown about yesterday. The reality is, their interactions with Lucas had no impact on his decision. That is clear from his own words.
"I am not saying that bullying is not an issue, nor that Lucas was not bullied. I AM saying, however, that there is absolutely no evidence to support that any such bullying played a role in his decision to end his life. Bullying IS an issue in our modern existence, even though it has always existed. Bullying has led to suicides on many occasions, and certainly brings low esteem and self-image. Again, as clearly as I know how to say it, Lucas did not end his life due to issues related to bullying.
"Now, back to the impact of the brash statements of yesterday again; Understanding it is only human nature to quantify and try to explain the traumatic events of our existence, when such statements are made without merit, the impact on those who find themselves on the receiving end of those statements are now the victims of the fiery and accusatory words we've thrown about. And, it's sad to realize those folks among us are now carrying that burden, especially when it is not based on fact or reality. All thotions exist only due to assumption, speculation, and false conclusions made by those far removed from the reality of the actual event.
"So, in many ways, these statements amount to nothing better than bullying. Bullying, plain and simple, except on a more intimate, personal level. This form of bullying is but a couple words away from accusing someone of playing a role in the death of another, either by action or inaction, and I find that absolutely unacceptable.
"So, bottom line, when we as a community experience such a needless tragedy, we have a collective responsibility to offer words of comfort, support, and encouragement to those directly impacted, and an inherent responsibility to AVOID making accusations, drawing conclusions, or making assumptions, placing blame or culpability. That is not our job as citizens and members of a communtiy. No one I know has the God-given authority to make such judgements, but God himself.
"So, for now, please do what responsible, civilized people should do; show suport and compassion where it is needed, and nothing else.
"Love your children. Better yet, love ON your children. Hug them, hold them tight, TELL them that you love them. Be there for them when they need you and when they don't. Communicate with them, be involved in their lives, and support them wherever you can. Nurture them, teach them, mentor them, be an example for them. Make them know how important they are to your own very existence.
"By extension, treat all those around you in similar fashion. Your friends, family, neighbors, congregation members, fellow parents, teachers, co-workers, EVERYONE in your circle of social interaction should be reminded that they are important to you as well. We'd all do well to remember one of the most basic principles of human social interaction- the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would want them to treat you. Speak to others as you would want them to speak to you. Speak OF others as you would want them to speak OF YOU. Pretty simple concept, but one most difficult for us as mere mortals to abide. Let's all make a new commitment to do better in this regard.
"So, next time such tragedy strikes (and sadly, it will), remember to offer only words of comfort, support, and compassion. Anything else is simply unhuman.
"I am always available to provide resources focused on prevention, but the reality of this profession is primarily reactive, seldom ever proactive. I find frustration and a sense of helplessness in that, but I do take comfort knowing this is a service provided to those who so desperately need it at a time they have no one else to which to turn. So, I sincerely appreciate all your kind words to me, but I assure you I'm ok. I'd rather have you turn those words of support toward the families, and not so much to me. I do appreciate it, but they need it more than I."