| There are certain drugs that can control the | | | | stomachaches, insomnia, vivid dreams and |
| symptoms of the ADHD. But some stimulants | | | | drowsiness. It may also lead to serious problems |
| such as Cylert, Ritalin and Adderall may not be | | | | such as heartbeat or heart rhythm changes. It |
| effective to some people. The alternative is the | | | | can slow down the conduction of the electrical |
| non-stimulant drugs. | | | | signal to the heart. This should be taken and used |
| Non stimulants are prescribed if the patients do | | | | with caution. It may increase the risk of seizures |
| not respond to stimulants, the effects of the | | | | in patients with a seizure history. It is important to |
| stimulant are too high, and the patient has a | | | | consult your doctor for close monitoring. |
| history of drug abuse or a heart condition. | | | | Bupropion- it has been found to reduce depression |
| There is also a non-stimulant medication and drugs | | | | and symptoms of the ADHD among many |
| for ADHD. The non-stimulant therapy is | | | | patients. The side effects are weight loss because |
| Atomoxetine. It is an approved non-stimulant for | | | | of the decreased appetite, irritability, insomnia and |
| ADHD. It works on the neurotransmitter called | | | | worsening of the existing tics. |
| norepinephrine. It is a treatment that is effective | | | | Anti-Hypertensive Drugs- The clonidine and |
| to control the ADHD symptoms but people may | | | | guanfacine are also used to manage ADHD |
| become dependent on it because it is not a | | | | symptoms. Before, these are actually used to |
| controlled substance. It has minimal side effects. | | | | treat high blood pressure but findings showed that |
| This actually works because it increases the | | | | they may help reduce impulsive symptoms and |
| amount of norepinephrine which is an important | | | | hyperactivity. |
| brain chemical. This can increase the attention | | | | Selegiline- it is also used to treat Parkinson's |
| span and reduce hyperactivity and impulsive | | | | disease. When taken children may have |
| behavior. It is effective within two days until to | | | | improvement in learning in the classroom. It may |
| one week. People suggest that you must wait 4 | | | | be taken 5mg twice a day. But there are mixed |
| to 6 weeks before you will say that it is | | | | results with the adults that have ADHD. |
| effective. The side effects include fatigue, upset | | | | Most people would prefer non-stimulants because |
| stomach, nausea, dizziness, mood swings, and | | | | stimulants do not relieve symptoms, may cause |
| decreased appetite that may cause weight loss. | | | | intolerable side effects, makes medical problems |
| Tricyclic Antidepressant- it is the most frequently | | | | more difficult, and there is other psychiatric |
| used in treating ADHD. It is typically tried and | | | | diagnosis along with ADHD. Above all, it is still |
| taken when the patient do not show response to | | | | important for you to ask your doctor about the |
| the stimulants. It increases the amount of | | | | necessary things that you will do to help and |
| norepinephrine in the brain. It needs to be taken | | | | improve your child's learning. It's still essential to be |
| daily. The common side effects of this include dry | | | | sure. |
| mouth, blurred vision, constipation, headaches, | | | | |