Treatment For ADHD
The most effective treatments for add are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The medications contain stimulants such as methylphenidate amphetamine and Atomoxetine. They may also be nonstimulants, like clonidine and guanfacine.
Patients with active substance abuse issues shouldn't take stimulant drugs. However, those in stable remission can consider them. Combination treatment with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
Stimulants
Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between synapses in the brain. add treatments for adults improves concentration and reduces hyperactivity as well as impulsivity. The majority of doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines which are similar medications. The type prescribed will depend on a person's biochemistry as well as how well they respond to the medication. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication are evident. Improved concentration, better memory, better sleep, and reduced impulsivity are all signs that the medicine is working.
Some of the side effects include a decrease in appetite, trouble sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Patients with medical conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, should not take these medications. The stimulants have a high risk for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians, neurologists, and in some situations general practitioners can prescribe them. You can get them in the form or tablets, pills, patches that go on the skin or liquids.
Children and adolescents who are dependent on stimulants are often affected by weight loss and eating disorders. They may also experience disorders when the dosage is too high. In this instance the doctor will lower the dosage to prevent the drug from worsening symptoms.
Stimulant medication is used by approximately 70-80 percent of adults and children with ADHD. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms improve after being treated. This is especially relevant for children with parents, teachers, or carers who can report improvements.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk of addiction disorders later in the course of. Wilens and colleagues79,80, Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman et al83 found that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk of developing substance use disorders in adolescence, but that this protective effect wanes by early adulthood.