Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the main treatment for adding. Medications can include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants like atomoxetine and viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Patients with active issues with addiction shouldn't take stimulant drugs. However, those who are in stable remission can take them into consideration. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase dopamine and norepinephrine 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 similar medications. The dosage of the medicine is contingent on the biochemistry of each patient and how they react to it. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication become apparent. The medicine will work when you notice improvements in your concentration, memory, sleep, and impulsivity.
treatment of add in adults of the adverse effects include a decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Certain people with a medical condition like high blood pressure or heart disease shouldn't take these medications. The stimulants have a high risk for abuse and are closely controlled drugs. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form or tablets, pills patches, or patches that are applied to the skin or liquids.
Children and adolescents who use stimulants are often affected by weight loss and eating disorders. When the dose is too high, they can also develop symptoms of tics. In this instance, the doctor will reduce the dose to stop the drug from worsening symptoms.
Around 70 to 80% children and adults with ADHD are treated with stimulant drugs. The majority of children and adolescents report that their symptoms improve when treated. This is especially the case for children who have parents, teachers, or carers who can report improvements.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk for addiction disorders later in life. Wilens, Katusic, and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that the use of stimulants reduces the risk of acquiring substance addiction disorders during the adolescent years. However this protective effect fades in the early years of adulthood.