Definition of tree for Students. 1  1 : a long-lived woody plant that has a single usually tall main stem with few or no branches on its lower part. 2  2 : a plant of treelike form a banana tree. 3  3 : something shaped like a tree a clothes tree.
Stimulants such as Adderall, Concerta, Focalin, Vyvanse, Quillivant, and Ritalin in long-acting form are often prescribed for symptoms. Strattera, a nonstimulant approved for treatment of adult ADHD, is also widely prescribed, he says. Other medicines used to treat childhood ADHD may also help adults, such as Catapres (clonidine), Intuniv (guanfacine), and the antidepressant Wellbutrin (bupropion). Choosing the right medication for a patient with ADHD is often about avoiding worsening other health problems.
Itâs an alternative treatment for ADHD, although not approved for that use like Strattera, and has been shown to be better than placebo for treating ADHD. That said, Wellbutrin has only a modest benefit for ADHD, with some studies showing that it works to some degree and others showing that it doesnât really work that well.