Treatment For ADHD
The most common treatments for adding are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). These medications include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, as well as non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Patients with active substance abuse issues are not advised to take stimulant medication. However, those who are in stable remission may consider them. Combination therapy using antidepressants, especially SSRIs, is a different option.
Stimulants
Stimulants boost the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in brain synapses. treatment of add helps improve concentration and reduces hyperactivity as well as impulsivity. The majority of doctors prescribe stimulant medication to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate, (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. Both are similar medications. The type of medicine prescribed will depend on a individual's biochemistry and how well they react to the medicine. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication become evident. The medicine will be effective for you if you notice improvement in your concentration, memory, sleep, and impulsivity.
Medications in this class can have adverse effects, including reduced appetite and difficulty sleeping, and they can raise heart rate and blood pressure. Some people with a medical condition, such as high blood pressure or heart disease, should not use them. Stimulants have a high potential for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only paediatricians, psychiatrists or neurologists, and in certain situations, general practitioners may prescribe them. You can get them in the form or pills, tablets patches, or patches that are applied to the skin or in liquids.
Children and adolescents who consume stimulants often experience appetite problems and weight loss. They can also develop tics when the dose is too high. If this happens, the doctor may reduce the dosage to stop the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms.
The use of stimulant medications is for about 70% to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD. Most children and young people find that their symptoms improve through treatment. This is especially the case for children with parents, teachers or carers who report improvement.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk of substance use disorders later on in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80 Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants decreases the risk of developing substance use disorders in adolescence, but the protective effect diminishes in the early years of adulthood.