November 15, 2012When adults ask me questions about why they should try medication to manage their ADHD, my answer always comes down to two words: Medication works.
When you find the right medicine, you can experience substantial improvements in your ADHD symptoms.Adults diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) later in life have many questions about stimulant medications, just as parents do about giving drugs to their child.
After all, adults may be taking ADHD medication for the rest of their life. Here are seven common queries, and my answers to them.For details on specific stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications, including dosages, precautions, and interactions, visit the WebMD Drugs & Medication Database.The term “stimulant” is misleading.
Stimulant medications, like methylphenidate……and amphetamine……do make people without ADHD more alert and awake; they stimulate activity in the frontal regions of the brain.
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