Originally released in 1966 as an antiviral agent, Amantadine is another stimulant-like medication worth mentioning. It was also originally used to help with Parkinson’s symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and attention difficulties. Amantadine has an effect on the dopamine system; it acts weakly like a dopamine surrogate. It also stimulates another neurotransmitter that assists in increasing the actual concentration of dopamine. It has recently been used to treat attention difficulties in Alzheimer’s, in head trauma, and in ADHD with some positive effect. While not yet FDA-approved for ADHD, it
...more
