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Treatment For ADHD

Psychosocial therapy is the main treatment for add. The medications used To treat adhd can include stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.

Patients who have active issues with substance abuse shouldn't take stimulant drugs. However, those who are in stable remission can take them into consideration. Combination therapy using antidepressants particularly SSRIs, is an alternative option.

Stimulants

Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain's synapses. This helps improve concentration and reduces hyperactivity as well as impulsivity. Most doctors prescribe stimulant drugs to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. They are both similar drugs. The kind of medicine prescribed is based on the biochemistry of each patient and how they react to it. It could take between five and seven days before the full effects of the medication become visible. The medication will be effective when you notice improvements in your concentration, memory sleep, and impulsivity.

These medications can have adverse effects, including diminished appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Some people with a medical condition such as high blood pressure or heart disease, shouldn't take these medications. Stimulants are tightly controlled drugs with a potential for misuse. Only psychiatrists or pediatricians or in certain cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form of pills or tablets, a patch that goes on the skin, or in liquids.

Children and adolescents who are dependent on stimulants are often affected by weight loss and eating disorders. If the dosage is too high, they can also develop tics. In this situation, the doctor will reduce the dosage to prevent the drug from worsening symptoms.

Stimulant medicines are used for approximately 70-80% of children and adults with ADHD. The majority of children and adolescents find that their symptoms get better when treated. This is especially the case for children who have teachers, parents, or carers who can report improvements.

The early use of stimulants can lower the risk of developing substance use disorders later in the course of. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82, and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that psychological treatment for adhd in adults with stimulants reduces the risk of substance use disorders in the adolescent years. However, this protective effect fades in the early years of adulthood.