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Does anybody know what the pharmacetical companies income is (including
generic), or how much society is spending on these drugs?
The following is from a FAQ in alt.support.attn-deficit:
11) What medications can be used in treatment? This is a constantly evolving
area. At the time of the writing (Jan 93) of this FAQ and known to this
author [[log in to unmask] (Lawrence A. MacDonald)] are:
Phychostimulants (Trade name and chemical name):
1. Ritalin (methylphenidate) also SR Ritalin (Slow Release)
2. Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
3. Cylert (pemoline)
Antidepressants (Tricyclic or TCAs) used to treat bed wetting and depression:
4. Tofranil or Janimine (impramine)
5. Norpramin or Pertofane (desipramine)
6. Pamelor (nortriptyline) principle metabolite of ELavil (amitripyline)
Neuroleptics (usually used with stimulant):
7. thioridazine
8. Propericiazine
9. chlorpromazine (unsure of category)
Tranquilizers:
10. Mellaril
11. Atarax
Antihypertensive:
12. Catapres (clonidine)
Others:
13. antidepressants (called monoamin oxidase inhibitors MAO)
fluoxetine or burproprion
14. lithium
15. Tegretol (anticonvulsant caramazepine) mood stabilizer
Also, how much is being spent on drugs for: Epilepsy, IBS, Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Schizophrenia, and other conditions that clear up, or improve,
when gluten is removed from the diet?
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