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Treatment For ADHD

The most common treatments for add are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The medications contain stimulants like methylphenidate, amphetamine and Atomoxetine. They may also be nonstimulants, like clonidine and Guanfacine.

iampsychiatry-logo-wide.pngThe use of stimulants are not recommended for patients who have active substance abuse problems but they can be considered in those who are in stable in remission. Combination therapy with antidepressants, especially SSRIs, is another option.

Stimulants

Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between synapses in the brain. This improves concentration and reduces hyperactivity and impulses. Most doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat untreated adhd in adults uk. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are very similar medicines. The type of medicine prescribed depends on the biochemistry of each person and how to get treated for adhd in adults they respond to it. It may take up to seven days for the full long-term effects of untreated adhd in adults of a medication to become evident. Improved concentration, better memory, better sleep, and less impulsivity are all signs that the medication is working.

Medications in this class can have side effects, including diminished appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can raise heart rate and blood pressure. Some people with an illness such as high blood pressure or heart disease, should not use them. These are highly controlled drugs that are prone to misuse. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that are placed on the skin, or in liquids.

psychology-today-logo.pngChildren and adolescents who use stimulants are often affected by weight loss and eating disorders. They may also experience disorders when the dose is too high. In this instance the doctor will lower the dose to prevent the drug from worsening adhd symptoms adults treatment.

Stimulant medication is used by about 70% to 80% of children and adults with untreated adhd in female adults. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms improve when treated. This is particularly true for those who have parents, teachers, or caregivers that can report improvements.

Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk for substance use disorders in later life. Wilens and colleagues79,80, Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 have found that stimulant treatment reduces the risk of developing substance use disorders in adolescents, but that this protective effect wanes by early adulthood.

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