Its History Of Treatment For ADD
2024.08.01 09:32
Treatment For ADHD
The most common treatment options for add are medications and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The medications can include stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamine, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine.
Stimulant medications should not be used by patients with active substance abuse issues, however they can be considered in those who are in stable recovery. Combination treatment with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase norepinephrine and dopamine levels between synapses in the brain. This improves concentration and decreases impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate, (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. These are both very similar medications. The type of medication prescribed will depend on a person's individual 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 apparent. The medication will be effective if you notice improvements in memory, concentration, sleep, and impulsivity.
Some of the side effects include decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. People with medical conditions, like heart disease or high blood pressure, should not use them. Stimulants are tightly controlled drugs with the potential for abuse. Only psychiatrists or pediatricians, or in some cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that go on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who take stimulants frequently experience problems with appetite and weight loss. They can also develop symptoms of tics if the dosage is too high. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to prevent the drug from causing worsening of symptoms.
The use of stimulant medications is for about 70% to 80% of children and adults with adhd treatment in adults. The majority of children and adolescents report that their symptoms get better when treated. This is especially relevant for children who have parents, teachers or carers who have reported improvements.
Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82, and Biederman, et al83 discovered that the use of stimulants reduces the risk of developing substance use disorders during the adolescent years. However, this protective effect fades by early adulthood.
The most common treatment options for add are medications and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). The medications can include stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamine, and non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine.
Stimulant medications should not be used by patients with active substance abuse issues, however they can be considered in those who are in stable recovery. Combination treatment with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option.Stimulants
Stimulants increase norepinephrine and dopamine levels between synapses in the brain. This improves concentration and decreases impulses and hyperactivity. Most doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate, (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. These are both very similar medications. The type of medication prescribed will depend on a person's individual 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 apparent. The medication will be effective if you notice improvements in memory, concentration, sleep, and impulsivity.
Some of the side effects include decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. People with medical conditions, like heart disease or high blood pressure, should not use them. Stimulants are tightly controlled drugs with the potential for abuse. Only psychiatrists or pediatricians, or in some cases, general practitioners, can prescribe stimulants. They are available in the form of tablets or pills or patches that go on the skin, or liquids.
Children and adolescents who take stimulants frequently experience problems with appetite and weight loss. They can also develop symptoms of tics if the dosage is too high. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to prevent the drug from causing worsening of symptoms.
The use of stimulant medications is for about 70% to 80% of children and adults with adhd treatment in adults. The majority of children and adolescents report that their symptoms get better when treated. This is especially relevant for children who have parents, teachers or carers who have reported improvements.
Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk of developing addiction disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens colleagues81,82, and Biederman, et al83 discovered that the use of stimulants reduces the risk of developing substance use disorders during the adolescent years. However, this protective effect fades by early adulthood.