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Treatment For ADHD
The most effective treatment options for add are medications and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). Medications can include stimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamine, and nonstimulants like atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Patients with active substance abuse issues are not advised to take stimulant medication. However, those in stable remission can take them into consideration. Combination therapy using antidepressants, especially SSRIs, is another option.
Stimulants
Stimulants boost the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine that are released between brain synapses. This improves focus and reduces hyperactivity and impulses. Most doctors prescribe stimulant drugs to treat ADHD. They can prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin), or amphetamines. Both are similar medications. The type of medicine prescribed will depend on a individual's biochemistry and how well they respond to the medication. It can take five to seven days before the full effects of the medication become evident. The medication will be effective if you notice improvements in your concentration, memory sleep, impulsivity, and sleep.
Some of the side effects include decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Patients with medical conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure shouldn't take these medications. Stimulants have a high potential for abuse and are closely controlled drugs. Only Iam Psychiatry , psychiatrists or neurologists, and in certain situations general practitioners can prescribe them. They are available in the form or pills, tablets, patches that go on the skin or liquids.
Children and adolescents who take stimulants often experience appetite problems and weight loss. They may also experience disorders when the dose is too high. If this occurs, the doctor might reduce the dosage to stop the drug from causing worsening of symptoms.
About 70-80 percent of adults and children with ADHD are treated with stimulant medication. 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 carers who report improvement.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk for drug use disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83, found that stimulant therapy reduces the risk of developing substance addiction disorders during adolescence. However, this protective effect fades by early adulthood.