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Sarah Safranek, MLIS. Stimulant medication therapy is the most effective treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, producing significant improvements in symptoms and modest improvements in academic achievement (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on multiple randomized controlled trials [RCTs]).
Stimulants for ADHD. Stimulants are the most commonly prescribed drugs for ADHD. They've been used for more than 50 years. Stimulants have a calming effect on children with ADHD and can last for 4 to 12 hours. They may cause side effects, such as stomachache, irritability, decreased appetite, and insomnia.