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Treatment For ADHD Psychosocial therapy is the main treatment for adding. The medications can include stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, and non-stimulants like atomoxetine and clonidine, guanfacine and viloxazine. Patients with active substance abuse issues shouldn't take stimulant drugs. However, those in stable remission might consider them. Combination therapy using antidepressants, especially SSRIs, is another option. Stimulants The effects of stimulants increase the levels dopamine and norepinephrine between brain synapses. This improves concentration and decreases hyperactivity and impulses. Most doctors prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They may prescribe methylphenidate, (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. Both are similar drugs. The type of medication prescribed will depend on the person's individual biochemistry and how well they react to the medicine. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication are apparent. The medicine will work for you if you notice improvement in concentration, memory, 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, such as heart disease or high blood pressure should not take these medications. via have a high risk for abuse and are tightly controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians or neurologists, and in certain circumstances general practitioners can prescribe them. You can find them in the form or tablets, pills patches that can be applied to the skin or in liquids. Children and adolescents who consume stimulants often experience appetite problems and weight loss. They may also experience tics when the dosage is too high. If this occurs, the doctor will reduce the dosage to prevent the drug from causing a worsening of symptoms. Around 70 to 80 percent of adults and children with ADHD are treated with stimulant medication. Most children and young people experience improvement in their symptoms with treatment. This is particularly relevant for children with parents, teachers or caregivers who report improvements. Early use of stimulants could reduce the risk of developing substance use disorders in later life. Wilens and colleagues79,80 Katusic as well as colleagues81,82 and Biederman and colleagues83 discovered that stimulant treatment reduces the risk for substance use disorders during adolescence, however the protective effect diminishes as we enter early adulthood.