Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for add. The medications can include stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamine, and nonstimulants like atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, and clonidine.
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 a different option.
treatment for adult add
Stimulants increase norepinephrine and dopamine levels in the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and reduces hyperactivity and impulses. Most doctors prescribe stimulant drugs to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are similar medicines. The dosage of the medicine is contingent on the biochemistry of each individual and how they react to it. It may take up to seven days for full effects of a medication to be apparent. The medication will be effective when you notice improvements in memory, concentration sleep, and impulsivity.
The medicines in this class may have side effects, including diminished appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can raise heart rate and blood pressure. People suffering from medical conditions, like heart disease or high blood pressure should not use these medications. They are highly prone for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They can be found in the form of tablets or pills, a patch that goes on the skin, or in liquids.
Children and adolescents who are taking stimulants are often afflicted with appetite issues and weight loss. When treatment for adult add is too high, they may also develop tics. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to stop the drug from causing worsening of symptoms.
Around 70 to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD are treated with stimulant drugs. The majority of children and young people experience improvement in their symptoms through treatment. This is especially true for those with teachers, parents or caregivers who be able to report improvements.
Early use of stimulants may reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens, Katusic, and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk of acquiring substance use disorders in the adolescent years. However this protective effect fades by early adulthood.