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Treatment For ADHD Psychosocial therapy is the primary treatment for add. Medications can include stimulants like amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants like atomoxetine and viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine and gu. Stimulant medications should not be used in patients with active substance abuse issues, however they can be considered in those who are in stable remission. Combination therapy with antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) is also an option. Stimulants Stimulants increase dopamine and norepinephrine levels between synapses in the brain. This helps improve concentration and reduces hyperactivity as well as impulsivity. The majority of doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may recommend methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) or amphetamines which are similar to each other. The type of medicine prescribed depends on the biochemistry of each person and how they respond to it. It may take up to seven days for the full effects of a drug to become evident. Improved concentration, better memory, better sleep, and reduced impulsivity are all signs that the medicine is working. Medications in this class can have adverse effects, including reduced appetite and difficulty sleeping, and they can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Certain people with a medical condition such as high blood pressure or heart disease shouldn't take them. These are highly controlled drugs with a potential for misuse. Only paediatricians or psychiatrists or in certain cases general practitioners, are able to prescribe stimulants. They can be found in the form of tablets or pills or patches that go on the skin, or liquids. Children and adolescents who are dependent on stimulants are often affected by weight loss and a lack of appetite. When Full Post is too high, they can also develop tics. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to stop the drug from causing a worsening of symptoms. Around 70 to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD are treated with stimulant drugs. The majority of adolescents and children find that their symptoms improve after being treated. This is especially true for those who have parents, teachers, or caregivers that can report improvements. Early use of stimulants can lower the risk of developing substance use disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens, and colleagues81,82, and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that treatment with stimulants reduces the risk of acquiring substance use disorders in the adolescent years. However this protective effect fades as we enter early adulthood.