Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the main treatment for add. Medications can include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants like atomoxetine and viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Stimulant medications should not be used by patients with active substance abuse issues, however they are a possibility for those who are in stable in remission. Combination therapy with antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, is an alternative option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine between brain synapses. This improves focus and reduces the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. The majority of doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are very similar to each other. The type of medicine prescribed will depend on the person's biochemistry as well as how well they react to the medicine. It can take five to seven days before the full effects of the medication become visible. Improvements in concentration, improved memory, better sleep and less the tendency to be impulsive are all indications that the medicine is working.
Some of the adverse effects include a decrease in appetite, trouble sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Certain people with an illness like high blood pressure or heart disease, should not use these medications. These are highly controlled drugs with a potential for misuse. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or, in some instances, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form or tablets, pills patches, or patches that are applied to the skin or in liquids.
Children and adolescents who are dependent on stimulants are often affected by weight loss and a lack of appetite. They can also develop tics when the dose is too high. If this occurs, the doctor might reduce the dosage to avoid the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms.
Stimulant medication is used by about 70% to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD. add and treatment and young people notice that their symptoms improve when they receive treatment. This is particularly true for those with parents, teachers, or carers who can observe improvements.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk for substance use disorders in later life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens, and colleagues81,82, and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that the use of stimulants reduces the risk of developing substance use disorders during the adolescent period. However the protective effect diminishes by early adulthood.