Treatment For ADHD

Psychosocial therapy is the most common treatment for adding. The drugs to treat adhd include stimulants such as methylphenidate, amphetamine, and Atomoxetine. They may also be non-stimulants, such as clonidine and Guanfacine.

The use of stimulants are not recommended for patients who have active substance abuse problems but they can be considered in those who are in stable in remission. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.

Stimulants

The effects of stimulants increase the levels dopamine and norepinephrine that are released between brain synapses. This improves focus and reduces impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat adult adhd diagnosis and treatment. They may prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are similar medicines. The type of medicine prescribed will depend on a individual's biochemistry and how well they react to the drug. It could take between five and seven days before the full effects of the medication are apparent. Improved concentration, better memory, better sleep and a decrease in impulse control are all indications that the medicine is working.

The medicines in this class may cause side effects, such as reduced appetite and difficulty sleeping, and they can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Some people with an illness, such as high blood pressure or heart disease, should not use these medications. They are controlled substances with a potential for abuse. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians, neurologists, and in some situations general practitioners can prescribe them. They are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that go on the skin, or in liquids.

Children and adolescents who take stimulants are often afflicted by weight loss and eating disorders. If the dosage is too high, they may also develop the tics. In this situation, the doctor will reduce the dose to stop the symptoms from getting worse.

About 70-80 percent of adults and children with adhd Symptoms and treatment in adults (telegra.ph) are treated with stimulant drugs. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms improve when treated. This is especially the case for children with parents, teachers or carers who report improvement.

The early use of stimulants may reduce the risk of addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82 and Biederman, et al83 discovered that homeopathic treatment for adhd with stimulants reduces the risk of substance use disorders in adolescence. However this protective effect fades in the early years of adulthood.