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Treatment For ADHD

The most common treatments for add 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 with active substance abuse issues shouldn't take stimulant drugs. However, those who are in stable remission may take them into consideration. Combination therapy using antidepressants especially SSRIs, is another option.

Stimulants

Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between synapses in the brain. This improves concentration and reduces hyperactivity and impulsivity. Most doctors prescribe stimulant medications to treat Adhd Symptoms In Adults Treatment. They may recommend methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are similar to each other. The type of medication prescribed will depend on a individual's biochemistry and how well they respond to the medicine. It could take between five and seven days before the full effects of the medication are apparent. The medication will be effective for you if you notice improvement in your concentration, memory, sleep, and impulsivity.

Medications in this class can cause side effects, such as diminished appetite and trouble sleeping, and may raise blood pressure and heart rate. Some people who have medical conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease, shouldn't take them. Stimulants have a high potential for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians, neurologists, and in certain circumstances general practitioners can prescribe them. You can get them in the form or pills, tablets patches that can be applied to the skin or liquids.

Children and adolescents who take stimulants frequently experience problems with appetite and weight loss. They can also develop disorders when the dosage is too high. In this instance the doctor will decrease the dose to stop the drug from causing more symptoms.

About 70% to 80% children and adults with treating adhd and depression in adults are treated with stimulant medication. The majority of children and young people notice that their symptoms improve with natural treatment for adhd. This is particularly true for those with parents, teachers, or carers who can observe improvements.

The early use of stimulants may lower the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80 Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants decreases the risk of developing substance abuse disorders in adolescence, but the protective effect diminishes in the early years of adulthood.