Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for add. These medications include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants like atomoxetine and viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
The use of stimulants should not be used in patients who have active substance abuse problems but they are a possibility for those who are in stable recovery. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase norepinephrine and dopamine levels in the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and decreases the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are similar to each other. The dosage of the medicine is contingent on the biochemistry of each person and how they respond to it. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication are visible. The medicine will be effective when you notice improvements in your concentration, memory sleep, and impulsivity.
Some of the side effects can 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 use them. These are highly controlled drugs that are prone to misuse. Only paediatricians, psychiatrists or neurologists, and in some situations, general practitioners may prescribe them. They are available in the form of tablets, pills, patches that go on the skin or liquids.
Children and adolescents who are taking stimulants frequently experience problems with appetite and weight loss. They may also experience disorders when the dosage is too high. If this occurs, the doctor might reduce the dosage to avoid the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms.
About treating adult add to 80 percent of children and adults suffering from ADHD are treated with stimulant medications. Most children and young people notice that their symptoms improve through treatment. This is particularly the case for children with parents, teachers or carers who report improvement.
Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk of developing drug use disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82, and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk of substance use disorders during adolescence. However, this protective effect fades as we enter early adulthood.