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Treatment For ADHD

The most effective 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, clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine.

Patients who have active issues with substance abuse are not advised to take stimulant medication. However, those who are in stable remission might consider them. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.

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Stimulants

Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and decreases impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe stimulant drugs to treat ADHD. They can prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. These are both very similar medications. https://www.iampsychiatry.uk/adhd-treatment-for-adults/ of medicine prescribed is based on the biochemistry of each patient and how they react to it. It can take up to seven days for full effects of a medication to be apparent. Improved concentration, better memory, improved sleep, and reduced impulsivity are all signs that the medicine is working.

These medications can have side effects, including diminished appetite and trouble sleeping, and may raise heart rate and blood pressure. Certain people with a medical condition like high blood pressure or heart disease should not take them. Stimulants have a high potential for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists or paediatricians or, in some instances, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They can be found in the form of pills or tablets or patches that are placed on the skin, or in liquids.

Children and adolescents who use stimulants often suffer from weight loss and eating disorders. They may also experience disorders when the dosage is too high. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to avoid the drug from causing worsening of symptoms.

Around 70 to 80% children and adults with ADHD are treated with stimulant medication. A majority of children and young adults notice that their symptoms improve through treatment. This is especially the case for children with parents, teachers, or caregivers who have reported improvements.

The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80 Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman et al83 found that stimulant treatment reduces the risk of developing substance use disorders in adolescence, but that this protective effect wanes by early adulthood.