Treatment For ADHD
The most effective treatment options for add are medications and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The drugs include stimulants like methylphenidate, amphetamine, and atomoxetine. They may also be non-stimulants like clonidine or Guanfacine.
Patients who have active issues with substance abuse are not advised to take stimulant medication. However, those who are in stable remission might consider them. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and decreases impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe stimulant medications to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin), or amphetamines. These are both very similar drugs. The dosage of the medicine is contingent on the biochemistry of each individual and how they respond to it. It could take between five and seven days before the full effects of the medication become evident. The medicine will work if you notice improvements in memory, concentration sleep, impulsivity, and sleep.
These medications can cause side effects, such as reduced appetite and difficulty sleeping, and may increase blood pressure and heart rate. People suffering from medical conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, shouldn't take these medications. They are highly prone for abuse and are closely controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists or pediatricians or in certain cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They can be found in the form of tablets or pills or patches that are placed on the skin, or in liquids.
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">https://www.iampsychiatry.uk/adhd-treatment-for-adults/ and adolescents who are taking stimulants are often afflicted with appetite issues and weight loss. They may also experience tics when the dosage is too high. In this situation the doctor will decrease the dose to prevent the drug from worsening symptoms.
Stimulant medication is used by around 70 to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD. Most children and young people experience improvement in their symptoms through treatment. This is especially true for those who have parents, teachers, or caregivers that can report improvements.
Early use of stimulants could lower the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80, Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that stimulant treatment reduces the risk of developing substance abuse disorders during adolescence, however that this protective effect wanes by early adulthood.
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