Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for adding. Medications can include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, and clonidine.
Stimulant medications are not recommended for patients who have active substance abuse issues, however they are an option for those who are in stable remission. Combination treatment with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
treatment of add boost the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in brain synapses. This improves concentration and decreases impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe stimulant medications to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are similar to each other. The type of medicine prescribed will depend on a person's individual biochemistry and how well they respond to the medicine. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication are apparent. The medicine will be effective for you if you notice improvement in concentration, memory sleep, and impulsivity.
Some of the side effects include decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Some people who have an illness like high blood pressure or heart disease, should not take them. The stimulants have a high risk for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists or paediatricians, or in some cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. You can find them in the form or pills, tablets patches that can be applied to the skin or liquids.
Children and adolescents who use stimulants are often affected by weight loss and eating disorders. They can also develop tics when the dose is too high. If this occurs, the doctor might reduce the dosage to prevent the drug from causing worsening of symptoms.
Around 70 to 80% children and adults with ADHD are treated with stimulant medication. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms improve when treated. This is particularly relevant for children who have parents, teachers or carers who have reported improvements.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens, and colleagues81,82, and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk of substance use disorders in adolescence. However this protective effect fades in the early years of adulthood.