Key points Overview ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorderA that develops during childhood and often lasts into adulthood. While ADHD is often thought of as a childhood disorder, some adults may have…

Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD: FDA Drug Safety Communication – FDA Requires Expanded Labeling about Weight Loss Risk in Patients Younger than 6 Years Action Will Harmonize Labeling Across Extended-Release Stimulant…

FDA requires updates to clarify labeling of prescription stimulants used to treat ADHD and other conditions [May 11, 2023] FDA is requiring sponsors of amphetamine and methylphenidate products, a class of…

How is ADHD diagnosed? Deciding if a person has ADHD is a process with several steps. There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, and many other problems, such as sleep disorders,…

Key points Signs and symptoms It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. However, children with ADHD do not just grow out…

What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder marked by persistent symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Some people mostly have symptoms of inattention. Others mostly have symptoms…

What is ADHD? ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by an ongoing pattern of one or more of the following types of symptoms: It is common for people to show…