Stimulant Medication for
ADHD Treatment at All Ages
ADHD is a very common disorder nowadays, especially in children. It can cause many complications in a child’s life such as anxiety and depression. This disorder can happen at any age, be it childhood or adulthood. Many a times, it becomes crucial to control ADHD symptoms thus many people choose to get stimulant medication for ADHD treatment.
ADHD is a short term for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is also called ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder. It is a neurological disorder.
Many reasons can cause this disorder in the child but the most common factor is genetics.
It affects how you pay attention to different kinds of tasks like listening to a conversation or attending a lecture. It can be with you lifelong.
There is no proper cure for the disorder but several medications and therapies can help improve the situation.
There are many treatments for ADHD. you have to take a combination of medical and non-medical therapies to make it effective.
However, it is up to you what you choose to take. Some people prefer medical treatment while some people choose the therapies.
Treatment for ADHD affected persons
There are several treatments that you can go with. Here are some effective and best treatments that you should take to improve ADHD. There are two types of treatments, Medical and Non Medical treatments;
- Medical treatment
Medical treatment includes treatment with medicines. There are two types of medication; Stimulant and Non Stimulant.
- Stimulant medications
Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants are the most common class of drugs prescribed for ADHD by doctors. These stimulants help increase the number of brain chemicals which are called dopamine and norepinephrine.
Interestingly, these are more recommendable medications as compared to other ADHD treatments because of the drug classification that quickly acts in the brain.
Some of the CNS stimulants are:
- Adderall
- Dexedrine
- Dextrostat
- Desoxyn
- Focalin
- Concerta
- Ritalin
These medicines will definitely help improve your child’s ADHD.
- Non-Stimulant medications
Every person has different situations of ADHD. Sometimes doctors consider Non-Stimulant medications because of the side effects of ADHD stimulant medications which we will talk about in a bit. Here are some Non-Stimulant medicines:
- Strattera
- Pamelor
- Intuniv
- Kapvay
Common side effects of Stimulant medication
The side effects of stimulants and non-stimulants are almost the same. Here are some of the side effects:
- Headache
- Stomach ache
- Nervousness
- Weight loss
- Hallucinations
- Suicidal thoughts
- Non Medical treatment
As ADHD is a neurological disorder, mind related therapies can also help improve it. You can talk to your doctor about what is the best one for your case among these written below:
- Psychotherapy
- Behaviour therapy
- Parenting skills training
- Behavioural interference for home and school
Conclusion
So far, we have learned that ADHD is a neurological disorder which most often happens in children. Although it can continue to be with you in adulthood too. ADHD’s widened form is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
There are two types of treatment that you can take, one is medical and the other one is non medical treatment. You need to take both kinds in order to make it effective.
Stimulants are the best and most common drugs which are prescribed by the doctors. And Adderall is a most prescribed medical treatment for ADHD among adults and children.
But, Medication stimulants have some side effects too and that can be serious and mild as well. So, there are non stimulant medications too that you can take for the treatment of the ADHD for both adults and kids.
Some non medical therapies such as behavioral therapy, parenting skills training etc. can also help make your situation better.
So, if you or your child is having ADHD, consult your doctor about what treatments you should take and what not according to your situation.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/treatment-overview#behavioral-interventions
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatment.html
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/treatment/
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