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Treatment For ADHD The main treatment options for add are medications and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). These medications include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine. Patients with active issues with addiction shouldn't take stimulant drugs. However, add treatments for adults in stable remission might look into them. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option. Stimulants Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between synapses in the brain. This improves focus and reduces the intensity of impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medication from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They might prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines which are similar medicines. The type of medicine prescribed will depend on the individual's biochemistry and how well they respond to the medicine. It could take between five and seven days before the full effects of the medication are visible. The medicine will work when you notice improvements in memory, concentration sleep, impulsivity, and sleep. Medications in this class can have side effects, including decreased appetite and trouble sleeping, and they can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Patients with medical conditions, like heart disease or high blood pressure, should not use them. Stimulants have a high potential for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists or pediatricians or, in some instances general practitioners, may prescribe stimulants. They can be found in the form of pills or tablets or patches that go on the skin, or liquids. Children and adolescents who take stimulants are often afflicted by weight loss and appetite problems. When the dose is excessive, they could also develop symptoms of tics. If this happens, the doctor may reduce the dosage to avoid the drug from causing a worsening of symptoms. Stimulant medication is used by approximately 70-80 percent of adults and children with ADHD. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms improve when treated. This is especially true for those who have parents, teachers or other caregivers who report improvement. The early use of stimulants can reduce the risk of substance use disorders later on in the course of. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk of developing substance addiction disorders during the adolescent years. However this protective effect fades by early adulthood.
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