Treatment For ADHD
The main treatments for adding are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). Medications can include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, as well as non-stimulants like atomoxetine and clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine.
Patients with active substance abuse issues should not take stimulant medications. However, those who are in stable remission might look into them. add treatment natural using antidepressants especially SSRIs, is a different option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase norepinephrine and dopamine levels between the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and reduces hyperactivity as well as impulsivity. The majority of doctors prescribe stimulant medication to treat ADHD. They can prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. These are both very similar medications. The type prescribed will depend on the person's biochemistry as well as how well they respond to the medication. It can take up to seven days for the full effects of a medication to become evident. The medicine will be effective for you if you notice improvement in concentration, memory sleep, and impulsivity.
The medicines in this class may have side effects, including diminished appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Some people with a medical condition like high blood pressure or heart disease, shouldn't take these medications. They are controlled substances with a potential for misuse. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases general practitioners, may prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that are placed on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who use stimulants are often afflicted by weight loss and a lack of appetite. They can also develop tics when the dosage is too high. In this situation, the doctor will reduce the dose to stop the drug from causing more symptoms.
About 70-80 percent of children and adults suffering from ADHD are treated with stimulant medication. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms improve after being treated. This is particularly relevant for children with teachers, parents, or carers who can be able to report improvements.
Early use of stimulants may reduce the risk of developing drug use disorders later in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80, Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that stimulant treatment reduces the risk for substance use disorders during adolescence, however the protective effect diminishes as we enter early adulthood.