Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the most common treatment for add. The medications can include stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, as well as non-stimulants like atomoxetine and viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu.
Patients with active issues with addiction are not advised to take stimulant medication. However, those in stable remission can look into them. Combination therapy with antidepressants, especially SSRIs, is a different option.
Stimulants
Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and reduces the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. treatment for add in adults prescribe stimulant medications to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. They are both similar medications. The type prescribed will depend on the person's individual biochemistry and how well they respond to the drug. It could take up to seven days for full effects of a drug to become evident. The medication will be effective for you if you notice improvement in your concentration, memory sleep, impulsivity, and sleep.
Medications in this class can cause side effects, such as decreased 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 should not take them. They are highly prone for abuse and are closely controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians or neurologists, and in some circumstances general practitioners can prescribe them. treatment for adults with add are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that go on the skin, or in liquids.
Children and adolescents who consume stimulants often experience appetite problems and weight loss. They can also develop symptoms of tics if the dose is too high. If treatment for adults with add occurs, the doctor might reduce the dosage to avoid the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms.
The use of stimulant medications is for approximately 70-80% of children and adults with ADHD. The majority of children and adolescents report that their symptoms get better when treated. This is particularly the case for children who have teachers, parents or caregivers who observe improvements.
The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk for drug use disorders later in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80 Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman et al83 found that treatment with stimulants decreases the risk of developing substance use disorders during adolescence, however the protective effect diminishes as we enter early adulthood.