Treatment For ADHD
The main treatments for adding are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). their website include stimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamine, and non-stimulants like atomoxetine and viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Stimulant medications should not be used by patients with active addiction issues, but they are an option for those who are in stable remission. Combination therapy using antidepressants especially SSRIs, is a different option.
Stimulants
Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and decreases hyperactivity and impulsivity. The majority of doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin), or amphetamines. These are both very similar drugs. The type of medicine prescribed depends on the biochemistry of each individual and how they react to it. It can take up to seven days for the full effects of a drug to become evident. Improvements in concentration, improved memory, improved sleep, and less impulsivity are all signs that the medicine is working.
Medications in this class can have adverse effects, including reduced appetite and difficulty sleeping, and they can increase heart rate and blood pressure. People suffering from medical conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, should not use them. The stimulants have a high risk for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists or paediatricians, or in some cases general practitioners, are able to prescribe stimulants. They can be found in the form of pills or tablets or patches that are placed on the skin, or in liquids.
Children and adolescents who are taking stimulants often experience appetite problems and weight loss. When the dose is excessive, they could also develop the tics. If this happens, the doctor may reduce the dosage to stop the drug from causing worsening of symptoms.
About 70-80 percent of adults and children with ADHD are treated with stimulant medications. their website of children and young people find that their symptoms improve through treatment. This is particularly true for those with teachers, parents or caregivers who be able to report improvements.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82, and Biederman and colleagues83, found that stimulant therapy reduces the risk of developing substance addiction disorders during the adolescent period. However this protective effect fades in the early years of adulthood.