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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatment & Monitoring

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:

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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 medicines 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 ADHD is lifelong.

How is the condition monitored?

Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.

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