Treatment For ADHD
The most common treatment options for add are medications and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The medications can include stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Stimulant medication should not be used by patients with active addiction issues, but they are a possibility for those who are in stable in remission. Combination treatment with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
treatment of adhd in adults increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine that are released between brain synapses. This helps improve concentration and decreases hyperactivity and impulsivity. Most doctors prescribe stimulant medications to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate, (Concerta or Ritalin), or amphetamines. They are both similar drugs. The type of medication prescribed will depend on a individual's biochemistry and how well they react to the drug. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication are evident. The medicine will work for you if you notice improvement in your concentration, memory, sleep, and impulsivity.
Some of the adverse effects include a 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 should not use them. They are controlled substances with the potential for abuse. Only paediatricians, psychiatrists or neurologists, and in certain circumstances general practitioners can prescribe them. They can be found in the form of tablets or pills or patches that are placed on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who take stimulants are often afflicted with appetite issues and weight loss. If the dosage is too high, they can also develop symptoms of tics. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to prevent the drug from causing a worsening of symptoms.
About 70-80 percent of children and adults suffering from ADHD are treated with stimulant medications. The majority of children and adolescents find that their symptoms get better when treated. This is particularly true for those who have parents, teachers or carers who have reported improvements.
Early use of stimulants may reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that the use of stimulants reduces the risk of acquiring substance use disorders in the adolescent period. However the protective effect diminishes by early adulthood.