The Booklets:

Stimulant Medicines

Stimulant (stim'-yoo-lent) medicines are medicines that make you more alert (uh-lert'). They help many patients to be more aware of what is going on around them. Stimulant medicines are among the most common medicines for behavior problems in young people. They are also used in adults but not as much. In this booklet, we will tell you about the kinds of stimulant medicines. We will also talk about why they are used and what their side effects are.

Table of Contents:

Stimulant Medicines

Kinds of Stimulant Medicines

What's New?

Uses for Stimulants

1. Proven Uses
2. Other Uses (Not Proven)

Side Effects

1. Some Common Side Effects
2. Other Side Effects
3. Bad Use of Stimulants

Doses

How Often?

Common Interactions

How Long Will I Take This Medicine?