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by Earl Mindell; Virginia Hopkins


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  Chapter 23

  Drugs for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Their Natural Alternatives

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  INDEX

  Acarbose, 286

  Accupril, 109

  ACE inhibitors, 109–10

  antihypertensives and, 101

  asthma and, 161

  side effects of drugs, 109–10

  Acebutolol, 106

  Aceon, 109

  Acetaminophen (Tylenol), 33, 58–59, 205

  for children, 201

  for fever, 191–92

  food interactions, 205

  for pain relief, 199, 201

  side effects, 202, 205

  Acetohexamide, 287

  Acid secretion, 149–50

  Aciphex, 142–43

  Actonel, 352, 354

  Actos, 289–90, 359

  Actron, 207

  Acupressure, 219

  Acupuncture, 219

  Acyclovir, 364

  Adalat, 110

  Adderall, 18, 19, 371, 373, 379–80

  Adderall XR, 379–80

  Addiction

  antibiotics, 227

  defining, 22–25

  narcotics, 212

  Addison’s disease, 180

  ADEs. See Adverse drug events (ADEs)

  ADHD. See Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  Adolescents. See also Children

  antidepressants and, 253

  prescription drug abuse, 14–15

  Adrenalin Chloride (epinephrine), 176

  Adrenergic agents, 309

  Advair, 170–71

  Adverse drug events (ADEs), 4–6, 43, 54, 386. See also Prescription drugs

  drug categories associated with, 4

  in hospitals, 62

  statistics, 4, 6

  Advil. See Ibuprofen (Advil)

  Afrin, 176

  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), 285, 324–25

  Agi
ng. See also Elderly

  diabetes and, 303–4

  Ahlgrimm, Marla, 334

  Akathisia, 255

  AKBeta, 311–13

  Alcohol

  antihistamines and, 174

  avoiding to fight infection, 245

  benzodiazepines and alcoholics, 262

  depression and, 271

  drugs and, 39, 40–41

  heart disease and, 82

  immune system and, 197

  osteoporosis and, 359

  penicillin and, 232

  surgery and, 59

  Alconefrin (phenylephrine), 176

  Aldactazide, 105

  Aldactone, 105

  Aldomet, 112

  Alendronate, 354

  Aleve. See Naproxen (Aleve)

  Alexander technique, 219

  Alfentanil (Alfenta), 212

  Alfuzosin, 328

  Alka-Seltzer, 206

  All Children Flourishing: Igniting the Greatness of Our Children (Glasser), 384

  Allegra, 173

  Allerest (oxymetazoline), 176

  Allergies

  alternative medicines for, 185–87

  childhood exposures and, 158

  drugs for, 172–75

  eye allergies, 320–21

  identifying, 156–59

  immune system, 197

  precautions, 183–85

  Allermed (pseudoesphedrine), 176

  ALLHAT (Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial), 101–2

  Alli, 297–98

  Almarl, 107

  Almotriptan malate (Axert), 210

  Alpha-1 blockers, 114, 328

  Alpha/beta adrenergic blockers, 107–9

  Alphagan, 309–11

  Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, 286

  Alpha-lipoic acid (thioctic acid), 59, 304

  Altace, 109

  Alternative medicine

  allergies, 183–87

  antibiotic alternatives, 243–49

  asthma, 187–90

  attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 380–84

  blood clots, 97–98

  blood pressure, 116–19

  carpal tunnel syndrome, 224–25

  colds, 191–97

  versus conventional medicine, 9–11

  depression, 271–72, 277–81

  diabetes, 298–302

  diarrhea, 148

  eye diseases, 318–21

  flu, 191–97

  headaches, 219–21

  heart disease, 82–94

  heartburn, 149–50

  herpes, 365–66

  impotence, 369–70

  insomnia, 271–76

  obesity, 298–302

  pain relief, 214–25

  prostate problems, 328–30

  recommended reading, 386–87

  strokes, 97–98

  ulcers, 148–49

  Altocor, 125–27

  Altoprev, 125–27

  Alu-Cap, 143

  Aluminum, 359

  Aluminum carbonate gel, 143–45

  Aluminum hydroxide gel, 143

  Alu-Tab, 143

  Alzheimer’s disease, 84–85

  Amantadine derivative antivirals, 242

  Amaphen, 210

  Amaryl, 287

  Ambien, 251–52, 256–57

  Ambien CR, 256–57

  Amerge (naratriptan), 210

  American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), 175

  American Diabetics Association, 299

  American Gastroenterological Association, 201

  American Heart Association, 123, 132

  American Journal of Cardiology, 87

  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 132, 202

  American Journal of Epidemiology, 159

  American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 185

  American Pain Foundation, 200

  Amigesic (salicylsalicylic acid), 206

  Amikacin, 240

  Amiloride, 105

  Amino acids, 280–81

  absorption and drugs, 38–39

  Aminoglycoside antibiotics, 240–41

  kidney damage, 31

  Aminophylline, 165–67

  Amiodarone, 309

  Amitone, 143

  Amitriptyline, 262

  Amlodipine, 110

  Amoxicillin, 229, 231

  Amoxil, 229

  Amphetamine sulfate, 379–80

  Amphetamines, 379–80

  Amphojel, 143

  Amphotericin B, 241

  Ampicillin, 231

  with probenecid, 231

  and sulbactam, 231

  Amyl nitrate, 95

  Anacin, 209

  Anafranil, 262

  Anasaid (flurbiprofen), 207

  Anderson, Richard, 302

  Androderm patch, 338

  Androgel, 338

  Android, 338

  Andropause, 367–70

  Angina, 86–87

  drugs for, 94–96

  Angiotensin antagonists, 109–10

  Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, 109

  Anise, 186

  Anisindione, 96

  Anorexiants, 295–96

  Antacids, 136, 143–45

  antibiotics and, 230

  caplets, 143

  harm of, 150

  Antazoline, 317

  Antiadrenergic agents, 114

  Antianxiety drugs, 260–62

  drugs with potential for abuse, 20

  withdrawal sypmtoms, 20

  Antiarrhythmia drugs, 161

  Antibiotics

  antacids and, 230

  antibiotic alternatives, 243–49

  avoiding, 227

  oral contraception and, 231

  resistant bacteria, 228

  statistics, 228

  types, 229–331

  Anticonvulsants, 372

  Antidepressants, 262–71

  abuse of, 19, 21

  insomnia and, 274

  osteoporosis and, 358–59

  statistics, 253

  Antidiarrhea drugs, 145–46

  Antifungal agents, 229, 241–42

  Antihistamines, 172–75

  combinations, 173

  eye problems, 309

  side effects of drug, 173–74

  Antihypertensives, 101–19. See also Specific types

  safety, 101–2

  side effects of drugs, 112–15

  types, 101

  Anti-infectives, 227. See also Antibiotics; Antifungal agents

  Antioxidants, 60, 88–91

  antioxidant levels, 80

  asthma and, 187

  Anti-Parkinson’s drugs, 161

  Antipsychotic drugs, 161, 372

  Antiviral drugs, 161, 242–43

  Anxiety, 253–56

  biochemical imbalance, 254

  coffee, 272

  statistics, 253

  symptoms, 254

  Anxiolytic benzodiazepines, 260–62

  Appetite control drugs, 295–98

  Apraclonidine, 309–11

  Apresoline, 114

  Aquazide, 102

  Archives of Environmental Health, 187

  Arginine, 366, 370

  Arnica, 60

  Arontinolol, 107

  Arrhythmia, 94–96

  Art of Simple Foods: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution (Waters), 382

  Arthopan (choline salicylate), 206

  Arthritis, 199, 202–3

  drugs for, 214

  natural remedies, 221–24

  Ashwagandha, 277, 370

  Aspirin, 206–7

  asthma, 161

  drug interactions with, 45

  heart disease, 81–82

  for pain relief, 199

  prostate problems, 327

  side effects, 202, 206

  Asthma

  alternative treatments, 187–90

  causes of attacks, 190

  drug interactions, 180


  drugs for, 161–72

  drugs that aggravate, 161

  exercise-induced (EIA), 187

  inhalers, 162, 338

  Papworth method of controlling, 188

  studies, 187–88

  treating, 159–61

  Astragalus, 365

  Atacand, 109

  Atenolol, 106

  Athletic performance, 33

  Ativan, 256

  Atomoxetine, 379

  Atorvastatin (Lipitor), 125–27

  Atromid-S, 128–29

  Atrovent, 170

  Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 262, 371–84

  adult, 18

  alternative medicine, 380–84

  children, 19, 372–73

  diagnosis, 374

  diet, 381–83

  drugs for, 375–80

  nutritional supplements, 383

  parent education, 383–84

  self-tests, 376

  statistics, 371–73

  studies, 381–82

  testing, 373–74

  Augmentin, 229

  Avandia (rosiglitazone), 6, 289–90, 359

  Avapro, 109

  Avlocardyl, 107

  Avodart, 327

  Axert (almotriptan malate), 210

  Axid, 141

  Ayurvedic herbs, 301

  Azithromycin, 238

  Bacampicillin HCl, 231

  Back pain, 21, 200, 204

  Bacon, Patrick, 372

  Banaba, 301–2

  Bancap, 210

  Barbiturates

  abuse of, 20–21

  asthma, 161

  Barnidipine, 110

  Basaljel, 143–45

  Batmanghelidj, F., 189

  Baycol (cerivastatin), 6

  Bayer Select Maximum Strength Backache (magnesium salicylate), 206

  Bayer Select Pain Relief (ibuprofen), 207

  Baymycard, 110

  Beclomethasone, 338

  Beconase AQ (beclomethasone dipropionate), 177

  Becotide, 338

  Bee remedies, 187

  Beet juice, 117

  Behavioral Pharmacology, 262

  Bell’s palsy, 363

  Benazepril, 109

  Bendroflumethiazide, 102

  Benzodiazepines, 256, 260–62

  abuse of, 19–20

  asthma, 161

  drugs with potential for abuse, 20

  side effects, 262

  withdrawal sypmtoms, 20

  Benzphetamine HCl, 295

  Benzthiazide, 102

  Beta-2-adrenergic agonists, 309

  Beta-adrenergic-blocking agents, 106–9

  Beta-agonists, 159, 161–64

  Beta-blockers, 106–9

  as antihypertensives, 101

  asthma, 161

  eye drops, 311–13

  food interactions, 108

  side effects of drugs, 107–8

  Beta-carotene, 76

 

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