ADHD Treatments For Adults
Adults can benefit from many of the same treatments that children receive. These include medicine and counseling (psychotherapy) and life skills training. These treatments can comprise a mix of.
Stimulant Medicines
These medications work by increasing the availability of certain brain chemicals that help control self-regulation and attention. They include methylphenidate available under the brand names Ritalin and Concerta and stimulants from the amphetamine family like lisdexamphetamine. It is marketed under the brand name Adderall and Vyvanse.
Stimulant Medications
Stimulants are substances that boost the body's system and may cause higher mental alertness and increased physical activity. These include legal substances like caffeine (added to tea and coffee) and nicotine, as well as prescription medications used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) as well as narcolepsy and hyperactivity. In large doses of stimulants they can cause overstimulation, which can result in anxiety, heart palpitations, and high blood pressure. They can also trigger anxiety and paranoia. In some people, long-term use of stimulants may damage the the dopamine system in the brain and decrease pleasure-seeking feelings. The stimulants are available in pills, liquids or patches. Cocaine, methamphetamines, and amphetamines are stimulants which can be purchased illegally and used to abuse.
Medications in this class are also called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants and work by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain that improve concentration, decrease fatigue, and improve alertness. They are the initial line of treatment for adults suffering from ADD or ADHD. These medications can be a short-acting formula used in the morning or a longer-acting drug that stays active in the body for most of the day, such as the lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) or methylphenidate (Concerta Ritalin).
The health care team may also recommend psychosocial interventions such as psychotherapy or education. made a post is important to monitor the effectiveness of medicines over time. This is an extremely difficult task.
Non-stimulant Medications
Around 15%-30 percentage of children don't respond to stimulant drugs This is also to be the case for adults as well. The non-stimulant medications take longer time to kick in and could take as long as a few weeks for you begin to notice any effects. However, they don't have the same danger of having side effects as stimulants and may be a better choice for those who are unable to tolerate them or are worried about addiction.