AdherenceADHDBackground: Adherence to prescribed medication is a dynamic process that changes over time. Whilst several measures have been used to examine adherence in patients with ADHD, it is not clear how these measures have been used to measure adherence in the context of its three phases (...
The present study shows that the RATE-S Scales, which are provided with the programme, are useful dynamic measures of change over time as people symptomatic for ADHD learn to cope better with the emotional instability associated with their symptoms. This is in line with other studies using the ...
The FDA has approved dozens of brand-name stimulants for ADHD. Most of these medications fall into one of two categories of stimulant drugs: methylphenidates and amphetamines. Doctors don't recommend stimulants for people with: Heart defects or heart disease Uncontrolled high blood pressure ...
It might take some time for you and your doctor to find the treatment or treatments that work best for you. Also, you may need to switch up your treatment as your symptoms, your lifestyle, and your needs change over time. When coming up with anADHD treatmentplan, you and your doctor ...
Holding down a job can be tough for people with ADHD. They often have trouble breaking down tasks and following directions, staying organized, and making deadlines. They're also prone to tardiness and careless mistakes. In one national survey, only half of adults with ADHD were employed full ...
As our kids with ADHD get older, I often hear from parents, “My child can make friends but doesn’t have a friend group or a best friend,” or “My child can make friends but can’t keep them.” It is also very common for our kids/teens/young adults to be highly sens...
Q: “How Can I Remember to Take the ADHD Medication That Helps Me Remember Things?” Creative medication reminders can help people with ADHD, who often have working memory problems. Use these ideas for creating visual cues, building routines, and utilizing alarms. By Leslie Josel Verified Upda...
Considering a complete treatment plan for ADHD diagnosis ADHD medication may be only part of the treatment plan. Talking to your doctor about medication can be a step, but you can also ask how it fits into the overall treatment plan. Some people with ADHD also experience other conditions, suc...
It is important to work with the prescribing physician to find the right medication and the right dosage. For many people, the stimulants dramatically reduce their hyperactivity and impulsivity and improve their ability to focus, work, and learn. The medications may also improve physical ...
Finally, non-stimulants don’t have the same risk of addiction or abuse as some other medications used for ADHD do. Non-stimulant ADHD medication boosts levels of norepinephrine in the brain. Increasing norepinephrine helps with emotional stability and executive functioning. People who take certain ...