Treatment For ADHD
Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for adding. These medications include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, and clonidine.
The use of stimulants should not be used in patients with active substance abuse problems but they are a possibility for those who are in stable in remission. Combination therapy using antidepressants especially SSRIs, is a different option.
Stimulants
Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between synapses in the brain. This improves concentration and reduces the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. treatment of add prescribe stimulant medications to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. Both are similar drugs. The type of medicine prescribed will depend on the person's biochemistry as well as how well they respond to the medicine. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication become evident. Increased concentration, improved memory, better sleep and less the tendency to be impulsive are all indications that the medication is working.
The medicines in this class may cause side effects, such as diminished appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can increase blood pressure and heart rate. treatment of add in adults with an illness, such as high blood pressure or heart disease, shouldn't take them. These are highly controlled drugs with a potential for misuse. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases general practitioners, are able to prescribe stimulants. They can be found in the form of pills or tablets, a patch that goes on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who are taking stimulants often experience appetite problems and weight loss. They may also experience disorders when the dose is too high. In this case, the doctor will reduce the dosage to prevent the drug from worsening symptoms.
Stimulant medicines are used for approximately 70-80% of children and adults with ADHD. A majority of children and young adults notice that their symptoms improve with treatment. This is especially true for those who have parents, teachers, or caregivers who report improvement.
The early use of stimulants can lower the risk of developing substance use disorders later on in the course of. Wilens and colleagues79,80 Katusic as well as colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants decreases the risk of developing substance use disorders during adolescence, however the protective effect diminishes as we enter early adulthood.