Can ADHD medication treat depression?

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  1. Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
     
    Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:
    There are different types of medications that are used to treat ADHD. Some of these medications have been used to help with depression; however, the majority of ADHD medications are not used to treat depression. There are other types of medications available that are used to treat depression.
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    There are different types of medications that are used to treat ADHD. Some of these medications have been used to help with depression; however, the majority of ADHD medications are not used to treat depression. There are other types of... More