Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for add. The medications can include stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Stimulant medication are not recommended for patients with active addiction issues, but they can be considered in those who are in stable recovery. Combination therapy using antidepressants especially SSRIs, is another option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase norepinephrine and dopamine levels between the brain's synapses. This helps improve concentration and decreases hyperactivity and impulsivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may recommend methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are very similar to each other. The kind of medicine prescribed is based on the biochemistry of each patient and how they react to it. It may take up to seven days for the full effects of a medication to be apparent. The medication will be effective for you if you notice improvement in memory, concentration sleep, impulsivity, and sleep.
Medications in this class can cause side effects, such as decreased appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can raise heart rate and blood pressure. People suffering from medical conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure shouldn't take them. These are highly controlled drugs with a potential for misuse. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians, neurologists, and in certain situations, general practitioners may prescribe them. They can be found in the form of tablets or pills or patches that are placed on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who are taking stimulants are often afflicted with appetite issues and weight loss. When the dose is too high, they can also develop tics. In this case the doctor will decrease the dosage to prevent the symptoms from getting worse.
The use of stimulant medications is for approximately 70-80 percent of adults and children with ADHD. adhd adult treatment of children and adolescents find that their symptoms get better when treated. This is particularly relevant for children who have parents, teachers or carers who have reported improvements.
Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk for 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 by early adulthood.