Treatment For ADHD
The most common treatments for adding are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). These medications include stimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamine, and nonstimulants like atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Patients who have active issues with substance abuse should not take stimulant medications. However, those who are in stable remission may consider them. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
Stimulants
The effects of stimulants increase the levels dopamine and norepinephrine between brain synapses. This improves concentration and reduces impulses and hyperactivity. The majority of doctors prescribe stimulant medication to treat ADHD. They may recommend methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are very similar medications. The type prescribed will depend on the person's biochemistry as well as how well they react to the drug. iampsychiatry can take five to seven days before the full effects of the medication are apparent. Improved concentration, better memory, better sleep, and a decrease in the tendency to be impulsive are all indications that the medicine is working.
Some of the side effects include decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Some people with medical conditions like high blood pressure or heart disease, shouldn't take these medications. Stimulants are tightly controlled drugs with the potential for misuse. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases general practitioners, may prescribe stimulants. They can be found in the form of pills or tablets or patches that go on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who consume stimulants are often afflicted with appetite issues and weight loss. They may also experience symptoms of tics if the dosage is too high. If this occurs, the doctor might reduce the dosage to prevent the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms.
Stimulant medication is used by approximately 70-80% of children and adults with ADHD. Most children and young people notice that their symptoms improve when they receive treatment. This is especially relevant for children with teachers, parents, or carers who can be able to report improvements.
Early use of stimulants may reduce the risk of developing drug use disorders later in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80 Katusic as well as colleagues81,82 and Biederman et al83 found that treatment with stimulants decreases the risk for substance use disorders in adolescence, but the protective effect diminishes by early adulthood.