Treatment For ADHD

Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for add. These medications include stimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamine, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.

Patients who have active issues with substance abuse shouldn't take stimulant drugs. However, those in stable remission may take them into consideration. Combination therapy with antidepressants, especially SSRIs, is a different option.

Stimulants

Stimulants increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine between brain synapses. This improves focus and reduces the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate, (Concerta or Ritalin), or amphetamines. They are both similar medications. The kind of medicine prescribed is based on the biochemistry of each patient and how they respond to it. It can take up to seven days for full effects of a drug to be apparent. The medication will be effective if you notice improvements in your concentration, memory sleep, impulsivity, and sleep.

Some of the side effects can include a decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Some people with medical conditions, such as high blood pressure or heart disease should not take them. They are highly prone for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that are placed on the skin, or liquids.


Children and adolescents who are dependent on stimulants often suffer from weight loss and eating disorders. They may also experience tics when the dose is too high. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to stop the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms.

Around 70 to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD are treated with stimulant drugs. add treatment natural of children and adolescents report that their symptoms improve after being treated. This is particularly true for those with parents, teachers, or carers who can report improvements.

The early use of stimulants may lower the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens, and colleagues81,82, and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that the use of stimulants reduces the risk of acquiring substance addiction disorders during the adolescent years. However the protective effect diminishes in the early years of adulthood.