Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the main treatment for add. These medications include stimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamine, and nonstimulants like atomoxetine, clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine.
Stimulant medication are not recommended for patients who have active substance abuse problems but they are an option for those who are in stable in remission. Combination therapy using antidepressants, especially SSRIs, is another option.
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Stimulants
Stimulants increase dopamine and norepinephrine levels between the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and reduces hyperactivity as well as impulsivity. The majority of doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They can prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin), or amphetamines. These are both very similar medications. The type of medicine prescribed will depend on the individual's biochemistry and how well they react to the medication. https://www.iampsychiatry.uk/adhd-treatment-for-adults/ could take between five and seven days before the full effects of the medication are apparent. The medicine will work for you if you notice improvement in your concentration, memory sleep, impulsivity, and sleep.
Some of the side effects can include a decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Some people who have a medical condition, such as high blood pressure or heart disease shouldn't take them. These are highly controlled drugs with a potential for misuse. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians or neurologists, and in some situations general practitioners can prescribe them. They are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that go on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who take stimulants often experience appetite problems and weight loss. They can also develop symptoms of tics if the dosage is too high. In this instance the doctor will decrease the dosage to prevent the symptoms from getting worse.
Around 70 to 80% children and adults with ADHD are treated with stimulant medication. The majority of children and adolescents find that their symptoms get better when treated. This is particularly the case for children with parents, teachers or other caregivers who have reported improvements.
The early use of stimulants may reduce the risk of substance use disorders later on in the course of. Wilens, Katusic, and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that the use of stimulants reduces the risk of acquiring substance use disorders in adolescence. However, this protective effect fades by early adulthood.
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