Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the main treatment for add. The medications include stimulants like methylphenidate, amphetamine, and atomoxetine. They may also be non-stimulants like clonidine or guanfacine.
Stimulant medication are not recommended for patients with active addiction issues, but they are a possibility for those who are in stable in remission. Combination therapy with antidepressants, especially SSRIs, is a different option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in brain synapses. adhd treatment in adults helps improve concentration and reduces hyperactivity and impulsivity. Most doctors prescribe stimulant drugs to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate, (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. These are both very 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 between five and seven days before the full effects of the medication become visible. The medicine will work if you notice improvements in memory, concentration sleep, and impulsivity.
Some of the side effects include a decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Certain people with an illness like high blood pressure or heart disease shouldn't take them. The stimulants have a high risk for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians or neurologists, and in some situations general practitioners can prescribe them. You can find them in the form or tablets, pills patches that can be applied to the skin or liquids.
Children and adolescents who are dependent on stimulants often suffer from weight loss and appetite problems. They may also experience disorders when the dosage is too high. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to stop the drug from causing worsening of symptoms.
Stimulant medicines are used for about 70% to 80% of children and adults with ADHD. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms improve when treated. This is especially the case for children who have teachers, parents, or carers who can observe improvements.
Early use of stimulants could lower 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 addiction disorders during the adolescent period. However the protective effect diminishes as we enter early adulthood.