Beyond stimulants, are there other categories of medication adults with ADHD are commonly prescribed alongside?

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Beyond stimulants, are there other categories of medication adults with ADHD are commonly prescribed alongside?
2026-08-25 09:14
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James White
James White
Nurse Practitioner
So yes, the stimulants in the UK Lisdexamfetamine, dexamfetamine, methylphendiate. Non stimulants, atomoxetine and Guafenacine are the primary ones. Their are some medications that also have effect on dopamine pathways. At high dose, venlafaxine has impact on dopamine pathways. Burpopion is also an antidepressant we consider for people with comorbid depression and ADHD as it impacts both serotonin and dopamine pathways. Their is also some more funky medication that exists but that isnt routinley used. Looking to the future, medication like centanafadine has recently recived approval in the USA (but not yet the UK). this has a novel method of action and holds much promise. Aizhida is a hybrid stimulant and non stimulant medication which is very new and undergoing some trials in china. its worth watching. I feel the future may have a number of increasing non stimulant options either as stand alone or combinational medication

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