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Treatment For ADHD

The most common treatments for add are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The medications can include stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, as well as non-stimulants like atomoxetine and clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine.

Patients who have active issues with substance abuse should not take stimulant medications. However, those who are in stable remission can take them into consideration. Combination treatment with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.

Stimulants

Stimulants increase norepinephrine and dopamine levels between synapses in the brain. Iam Psychiatry improves concentration and decreases hyperactivity and impulsivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate, (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. They are both similar drugs. The kind of medicine prescribed is based on the biochemistry of each person and how they react to it. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication are visible. The medicine will work if you notice improvements in concentration, memory, sleep, and impulsivity.


The medicines in this class may have side effects, including decreased appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Certain people with an illness like high blood pressure or heart disease shouldn't take these medications. Stimulants have a high potential for abuse and are closely controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists or pediatricians, or in some cases general practitioners, may prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that go on the skin, or liquids.

Children and adolescents who take stimulants are often afflicted by weight loss and appetite problems. If the dosage is excessive, they could also develop the tics. In this situation the doctor will lower the dose to prevent the drug from worsening symptoms.

Around 70 to 80% children and adults with ADHD are treated with stimulant drugs. The majority of children and adolescents find that their symptoms improve after being treated. This is especially the case for children with parents, teachers, or caregivers who have reported improvements.

Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk for addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens, and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk of developing substance addiction disorders during the adolescent years. However this protective effect fades as we enter early adulthood.