Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for adding. The drugs include stimulants such as methylphenidate, amphetamine and atomoxetine. They also include non-stimulants like clonidine or Guanfacine.
Stimulant medication should not be used by patients with active substance abuse problems but they are a possibility for those who are in stable remission. Combination treatment with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
Stimulants
Stimulants boost the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine between brain synapses. This helps improve concentration and reduces hyperactivity as well as impulsivity. Most doctors prescribe stimulant medications to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines which are similar medications. The type prescribed will depend on a person's individual biochemistry and how well they respond to the drug. It can take five to seven days before the full effects of the medication become visible. The medicine will be effective if you notice improvements in concentration, memory sleep, impulsivity, and sleep.
Some of the side effects include a decrease in appetite, trouble sleeping and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Patients with medical conditions, like heart disease or high blood pressure, should not take them. They are highly prone for abuse and are closely controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists or paediatricians or in certain cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. add adult treatment are available in the form of pills or tablets, a patch that goes on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who consume stimulants frequently experience problems with appetite and weight loss. They can also develop 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.
Stimulant medicines are used for about 70% to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms get better when treated. This is particularly the case for children who have parents, teachers, or carers who can be able to report improvements.
Early use of stimulants may lower the risk of developing drug use disorders later in life. Full Posting and colleagues79,80, Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 have found that stimulant treatment reduces the risk for substance use disorders during adolescence, however that this protective effect wanes in the early years of adulthood.