Table 1.

Summary of Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) guidelines for medical treatment of adults with ADHD [107]

Line of therapy	Recommended treatment(s)
First-line	Long-acting stimulants  Amphetamine mixed salts (Adderall XR)  Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse)  Methylphenidate HCl (Biphentin, Concerta)
Second-line/adjunctive	Long-acting non-stimulants  Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Second-line/adjunctive	Short- or intermediate-acting stimulants  Dextro-amphetamine sulphate (Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansule)  Methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin, Ritalin SR)

HCl hydrochloride, XR extended release, SR sustained release