Attention Deficit Disorder
Alternate Names : ADD
What are the treatments for the condition?
Treatment for ADHD usually involves medicine along with one or
more other strategies. The most common medicine for ADHD is a stimulant called
methylphenidate. This medicine is known as Ritalin, Concerta, or Metadate.
Other medicines used to treat ADHD include the following:
amphetamines, such as Adderall, Dexedrine, or Dextrostat
antidepressants, such as desipramine or bupropion
other stimulants, such as pemoline, or Cylert
medicines normally used to treat high blood pressure, such as
clonidine
Medicines are often used together with other treatment strategies,
such as:
cognitive behavioral
therapy
emotional counseling
practical support for activities of daily living
psychotherapy
social skills training for the individual
stress management
training
support groups
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Side effects from medicine can include the following:
headache
involuntary muscle movements
loss of appetite
mood changes as medicine wears off
sleep disorders
weight management
problems
A person who is receiving any form of therapy may show an initial increase in
negative behavior. This may last until new behaviors become routine.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Treatment and monitoring of ADD and ADHD are lifelong.
How is the condition monitored?
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare
provider.
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