Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the most common treatment for adding. The medications can include stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, and nonstimulants like atomoxetine, clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine.
Patients with active substance abuse issues are not advised to take stimulant medication. However, those who are in stable remission might consider them. Combination therapy using antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, is an alternative option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in brain synapses. This improves concentration and decreases the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may recommend methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines which are similar to each other. The type prescribed will depend on a person's biochemistry as well as how well they react to the medication. It may take up to seven days for the full effects of a drug to become apparent. Increased concentration, improved memory, better sleep and a decrease in impulse control are all indications that the medication is working.
These medications can have side effects, including reduced appetite and difficulty sleeping, and they can increase blood pressure and heart rate. People with medical conditions, like heart disease or high blood pressure, should not take these medications. click the following article are controlled substances with a potential for misuse. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians, neurologists, and in certain situations general practitioners can prescribe them. Full Posting 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 frequently experience problems with appetite and weight loss. They can also develop symptoms of tics if the dose is too high. In this situation the doctor will lower the dose to stop the symptoms from getting worse.
Stimulant medicines are used for about 70% to 80% of children and adults with ADHD. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms get better when treated. This is especially true for those with parents, teachers or caregivers who be able to report improvements.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk of developing substance use disorders in later life. Wilens and colleagues79,80, Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman et al83 found that treatment with stimulants decreases the risk of developing substance abuse disorders in adolescents, but that this protective effect wanes by early adulthood.