| Pharmacological therapy of ADHD is one of the most | | | | on Atomoxentine. Other non stimulant drugs are |
| important treatment of ADHD. Drugs that are used | | | | antidepressant such as Wellbutrin and Tofranil, anti |
| to treat ADHD are very efficient. First line of therapy | | | | epileptic drugs such as Dapacote and even |
| reduces symptoms in about 75% of cases, and with | | | | medications used to treat hypertension or high blood |
| second line of therapy efficiency is about 85%. First | | | | pressure such as Clonidine and Tenex (guanfacine). |
| line of therapy are stimulants while antidepressants, | | | | Side effects may vary depending on the type of |
| which are second line treatments, might be | | | | medication. Anorexia, nausea, weight loss, insomnia, |
| considered if 2 or 3 stimulant medications are not | | | | nightmares, dizziness, irritability, growth problems are |
| effective. Risk of Substance Use Disorder is reduced | | | | possible side effects for stimulants. For atomoxentine |
| for patients that use medications. | | | | possible side effects are reduced appetite, dyspepsia |
| Before any treatment your physician will assess a | | | | and dizziness. Antidepressants may cause dry mouth, |
| patients overall health condition. The American | | | | blurred vision, orthostasis, constipation and heart |
| Academy of Pediatrics believe that it is important to | | | | problems. Alpha-adrenergic agonists such as Clonidine |
| examine risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. | | | | dry mouth, dizziness, constipation and hypo tension |
| There are several types of pharmacological therapy | | | | are reported. Possible side effects for anti epileptic |
| of ADHD. Stimulant drugs are the most used type of | | | | drugs such as carbamazepine are drowsiness, |
| therapy. ADHD is also treated with non stimulant | | | | headaches, motor coordination impairment and upset |
| drugs such as anti epileptics and antidepressants. | | | | stomach. It is important to notice that only some of |
| There are several stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, | | | | the patients suffer from mentioned side effects. In |
| Adderall, Focalin, Metadate, Daytrana. They are based | | | | that case a patient's physician will modify dosage or |
| on the substance methylphenidate. Among non | | | | change the medication. |
| stimulant drugs the most important is Strattera based | | | | |