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ZyprexaADHD Drugs
ADHD Drugs include Adderall, Concerta, Cylert, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin and Strattera
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affect children and adults alike and are treated with drugs such as Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, and Strattera.
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children. Children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers. If untreated, the disorder can have long-term adverse effects into adolescence and adulthood.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and/or pay attention. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States. This means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least one will have ADHD.
A child with ADHD faces a difficult but not insurmountable task ahead. In order to achieve his or her full potential, he or she should receive help, guidance, and understanding from parents, guidance counselors, and the public education system.
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ADHD Signs & Symptoms
Symptoms of ADHD will appear over the course of many months, and include:
* Impulsiveness: a child who acts quickly without thinking
first.
* Hyperactivity: a child who can't sit still, walks, runs,
or climbs around when others are seated, talks when others are talking.
* Inattention: a child who daydreams or seems to be in another
world, is sidetracked by what is going on around him or her.
The principal characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms appear early in a child's life. Because many normal children may have these symptoms, but at a low level, or the symptoms may be caused by another disorder, it is important that the child receive a thorough examination and appropriate diagnosis by a well-qualified professional.
How is ADHD diagnosed?
If ADHD is suspected, the diagnosis should be made by a professional with training in ADHD. This includes child psychiatrists, psychologists, developmental/behavioral pediatricians, behavioral neurologists, and clinical social workers. After ruling out other possible reasons for the child’s behavior, the specialist checks the child’s school and medical records and talks to teachers and parents who have filled out a behavior rating scale for the child. A diagnosis is made only after all this information has been considered.
ADHD Treatment
Effective treatments for ADHD are available, and include behavioral therapy and medications.
IMPORTANT WARNING
The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine can be habit forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed by your doctor. If you take too much dextroamphetamine and amphetamine you may find that the medication no longer controls your symptoms, you may feel a need to take large amounts of the medication, and you may experience symptoms such as rash, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, irritability, hyperactivity, and unusual changes in your personality or behavior. Tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, use or have ever used street drugs, or have overused prescription medications.
Do not stop taking dextroamphetamine and amphetamine without talking to your doctor, especially if you have overused the medication. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually and monitor you carefully during this time. You may develop severe depression and extreme tiredness if you suddenly stop taking dextroamphetamine and amphetamine after overusing it.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Store dextroamphetamine and amphetamine in a safe place so that no one else can take it accidentally or on purpose. Keep track of how many tablets or capsules are left so you will know if any are missing.
The combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine may cause sudden death or serious heart problems especially if the medication is misused. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have or ever had a heart defect or other heart problems such as high blood pressure and heart or blood vessel disease.
