Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for adding. The medications include stimulants such as methylphenidate amphetamine and atomoxetine. They may also be non-stimulants like clonidine or guanfacine.
Patients with active issues with addiction are not advised to take stimulant medication. However, those in stable remission can consider them. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
treating adult adhd boost the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine that are released between brain synapses. This improves concentration and decreases impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They can prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin), or amphetamines. Both are similar drugs. The type of medication prescribed will depend on the person's biochemistry as well as how well they respond to the drug. It can take up to seven days for full effects of a drug to become apparent. Improved concentration, better memory, better sleep and reduced impulsivity are all signs that the medication is working.
These medications can have adverse effects, including diminished appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can raise heart rate and blood pressure. Certain people with an illness like high blood pressure or heart disease, shouldn't take these medications. They are controlled substances with the potential for abuse. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians or neurologists, and in some situations general practitioners can prescribe them. They are available in the form of pills or tablets or patches that go on the skin, or in liquids.
Children and adolescents who consume stimulants are often afflicted with appetite issues and weight loss. When the dose is excessive, they could also develop the tics. In this case the doctor will lower the dose to prevent the symptoms from getting worse.
The use of stimulant medications is for around 70 to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD. The majority of children and adolescents report that their symptoms improve after being treated. This is particularly relevant for children who have parents, teachers, or caregivers who report improvement.
Early use of stimulants may reduce the risk for addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82 and Biederman, et al83 discovered that the use of stimulants reduces the risk of developing substance use disorders in the adolescent years. However, this protective effect fades in the early years of adulthood.