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Treatment For ADHD Psychosocial therapy is the main treatment for adding. Medications can include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, as well as non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine. Patients with active substance abuse issues are not advised to take stimulant medication. However, those who are in stable remission might consider them. Combination therapy using antidepressants particularly SSRIs, is an alternative option. Stimulants Stimulants boost the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine between brain synapses. This improves focus and reduces the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. Both are similar drugs. The type of medicine prescribed depends on the biochemistry of each patient and how they react to it. It can take five to seven days before the full effects of the medication become apparent. Improvements in concentration, improved memory, improved sleep, and reduced impulse control are all indications that the medicine is working. The medicines in this class may have side effects, including reduced appetite and difficulty sleeping, and may increase blood pressure and heart rate. People with medical conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, should not use them. The stimulants have a high risk for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only add in adults treatment or psychiatrists or, in some instances general practitioners, are able to prescribe stimulants. You can find them in the form of tablets, pills, patches that go on the skin or liquids. Children and adolescents who are dependent on stimulants are often affected by weight loss and eating disorders. They can also develop symptoms of tics if the dose is too high. If this occurs, the doctor might reduce the dosage to avoid the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms. About 70-80 percent of adults and children with ADHD are treated with stimulant drugs. Most children and young people find that their symptoms improve when they receive treatment. This is particularly true for those who have parents, teachers, or caregivers that can report improvements. The early use of stimulants can lower the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens and colleagues79,80, Katusic and colleagues81,82 and Biederman et al83 found that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk for substance use disorders in adolescents, but that this protective effect wanes by early adulthood.
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