https://luna-vega-2.technetbloggers.de/this-weeks-top-stories-about-treatments-for-add Treatment of ADHD in Adults Treatment of adhd in adults includes therapy, medication and support from family members. Clinical trials are being conducted to test new treatments for ADHD. with ADHD are the most likely to benefit from stimulant medication. However, they must be closely monitored. This includes regular appointments with a physician and regular examinations of symptoms. Medications Many medications can be used to alleviate symptoms of ADHD in adults. These are known as psychostimulants. They function by altering the levels of certain neurotransmitters (chemicals) in your brain that transmit messages between nerve cell. Your doctor will choose a medication that's right for you and will determine the best dose and schedule to take it. It could take some time to determine the proper dosage and medication to control your symptoms. The first medication doctors prescribe to adults suffering from ADHD is stimulants. These drugs increase the amount of dopamine that is present in your brain and norepinephrine which helps you to control your impulses and improve your focus. They come in short-, intermediateand long-acting versions. Short-acting stimulants can last up to 6 hours. Intermediate-acting medicines last for 8-10 hours. Long-acting drugs can last up to 16 hours. Long-acting stimulants are less likely to cause adverse reactions than intermediate- or shorter-acting medicines. However, they can cause sleepiness and changes in appetite. Nonstimulant drugs, such as Atomoxetine (Strattera) are used to treat adults with ADHD when stimulants don't work or cause unwanted side negative effects. These medicines do not affect your norepinephrine or dopamine levels, but they increase the amount of norepinephrine that's available to your brain and increase your ability to concentrate. These medicines come in capsules and can be taken once or twice a day. Some people with ADHD suffer