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treatment for inattentive adhd For ADHD

The most common treatments for adding are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The medications contain stimulants such as methylphenidate amphetamine, and Atomoxetine. They may also be non-stimulants like clonidine or guanfacine.

Patients with active issues with addiction shouldn't take stimulant drugs. However, those in stable remission might consider them. Combination therapy using antidepressants particularly SSRIs, is an alternative option.

Stimulants

Stimulants increase norepinephrine and dopamine levels in the brain's synapses. This improves concentration and reduces hyperactivity as well as impulsivity. Most doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines, which are similar medications. The type of medicine prescribed depends on the biochemistry of each individual and how they react to it. It could take up to seven days for full effects of a drug to become apparent. The medication will be effective for you if you notice improvement in your concentration, memory sleep, and impulsivity.

Some of the adverse effects include a decrease in appetite, trouble sleeping, and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Certain people with a medical condition, such as high blood pressure or heart disease, shouldn't take them. They are highly prone for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases general practitioners, may 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 dependent on stimulants often suffer from weight loss and eating disorders. They can also develop tics when the dosage is too high. If this occurs, the doctor might reduce the dosage to avoid the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms.

Stimulant medication is used by about 70% to 80 percent of adults and children with adhd symptoms in adults treatment. The majority of children and adolescents find that their symptoms get better when treated. This is especially true for those who have parents, teachers, or caregivers who have reported improvements.

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