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Treatment For ADHD The most common treatments for adding are medication and psychosocial therapy (psychotherapy). These medications include stimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamine, and non-stimulants like atomoxetine and viloxazine, guanfacine, and clonidine. Stimulant medications should not be used by patients who have active addiction issues, but they can be considered in those who are in stable in remission. Combination therapy using antidepressants particularly SSRIs, is an alternative option. Stimulants Stimulants boost dopamine and norepinephrine levels between the brain's synapses. This improves focus and reduces impulses and hyperactivity. Iam Psychiatry prescribe medications from the stimulant class to treat ADHD. They can prescribe methylphenidate (Concerta or Ritalin) or amphetamines. Both are similar drugs. The type of medicine prescribed depends on the biochemistry of each patient and how they react to it. It could take anywhere from five to seven days before the full effects of the medication are apparent. Improved concentration, better memory, better sleep, and less impulse control are all indications that the medicine is working. Some of the adverse effects include decreased appetite, difficulty sleeping and an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Patients with medical conditions, like heart disease or high blood pressure shouldn't take them. They are highly prone for abuse and are closely controlled drugs. Only psychiatrists, paediatricians, neurologists, and in certain circumstances general practitioners can prescribe them. They can be found in the form of pills or tablets or patches that are placed on the skin, or liquids. Children and adolescents who take stimulants are often afflicted with appetite issues and weight loss. When the dose is too high, they can also develop symptoms of tics. If this happens, the doctor may reduce the dosage to stop the drug from leading to a worsening of symptoms. About 70-80 percent of children and adults suffering from ADHD are treated with stimulant medications. The majority of children and adolescents find that their symptoms improve when treated. This is particularly the case for children who have teachers, parents, or carers who can be able to report improvements. Early use of stimulants could lower the risk of developing drug use disorders later in life. Wilens Katusic, Wilens, and colleagues81,82, and Biederman and colleagues83, found that stimulant therapy reduces the risk of substance use disorders during the adolescent period. However this protective effect fades as we enter early adulthood.