Treatment For ADHD
The most effective treatments for adding are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The drugs include stimulants such as methylphenidate, amphetamine and Atomoxetine. They can also be non-stimulants, such as clonidine and Guanfacine.
Patients who have active issues with substance abuse should not take stimulant medications. However, treatments for adhd in stable remission can consider them. Combination therapy using antidepressants particularly SSRIs, is an alternative option.
Stimulants
Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between the brain's synapses. This improves focus and reduces hyperactivity and impulses. Most doctors prescribe stimulant drugs to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are similar medicines. The type prescribed will depend on the person's individual biochemistry and how well they react to the medicine. It could take between five and seven days before the full effects of the medication are visible. The medication will be effective if you notice improvements in memory, concentration sleep, impulsivity, and sleep.
Some of the adverse effects include a decrease in appetite, trouble sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Some people who have an illness such as high blood pressure or heart disease, shouldn't take them. They are highly prone for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians, neurologists, and in certain situations general practitioners can prescribe them. They are available in the form of pills or tablets, a patch that goes on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who take stimulants are often afflicted by weight loss and a lack of appetite. They can also develop tics when the dosage is too high. In this situation the doctor will decrease the dose to prevent the symptoms from getting worse.
About Read the Full Content to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD are treated with stimulant medications. A majority of children and young adults experience improvement in their symptoms when they receive treatment. This is especially true for those with parents, teachers, or carers who can be able to report improvements.
Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82, and Biederman, et al83 discovered that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk of substance use disorders during adolescence. However, this protective effect fades in the early years of adulthood.