Hadar Swersky on How to Treat ADHD

Most people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not know they have it until they are adults. It was there all along, but they never got examined for it. Others have known they had it since childhood. But the symptoms and the stress it adds to life can alter with age. For instance, you may be less agitated as an adult. But there is a good chance you still have symptoms that affect the quality of life. Adults can have issues with controlling impulses, paying attention, and staying organized. These issues can affect your relationships, work, and self-esteem.

Hadar Swersky says that drugs are the main treatment for ADHD. But searching the one that works best for you may take some trial and error, and what works initially might not do so well over time. Also, while several drugs work for both adults and children with ADHD, there are a few drugs that have not been well-researched for adults and are not recommended much.

Stimulants. These are frequently the first choice for ADHD, and they tend to work the most excellent. Typically, you begin at a low dose. You then add to it every week until you get to where controls your symptoms without several side effects. For most adults, long-acting stimulants work perfect. They last for 12 hours approximately so you do not have to keep in mind to take as many pills. After you get the dosage correctly, you will have regular follow-ups to ensure the drug keeps working and any side effects are negligible. Most adults with ADHD will need to keep taking medications, but some will be able to discontinue. Your doctor may recommend:

Going off the medicines once a year to see if you still require them. Taking a drug holiday so your body does not get too used to it. Or else, you may need a higher dose.

You may be able to manage your side effects by altering the dose or time of day you take it. Common side effects are:

Anxiety or panic Anorexia or loss of appetite Dry mouth Jitteriness Headache Moodiness Trouble sleeping Slight increase in blood pressure and pulse

Hadar Swersky further says that when stimulants are not an option non-stimulants are the best option. The complete effects do not kick in quite as fast as with stimulants, but some people find it works well for them.