You may cope better or be affected less by the symptoms of ADHD if your environment suits you. It clear that the prescription is 'off license'. Your psychiatrist can still prescribe them, but may need to make
Less research has been done into the medication treatments for adults with ADHD, than with children, so some medications are not yet licensed in adults, even though they are commonly used. Side-effects can include stomachĬramps and diarrhoea, and some people have reported ideas of self-harm. It takes several weeks to begin to have an effect. It can be useful in people who have side effects or where stimulant medication is less suitable. The side-effects include weight loss and occasionally, psychosis.Ītomoxetine (also known as Strattera) is a 'non-stimulant' medication. The dose will usually be more than that prescribed for children 1,9,12. These drugs can be misused so, in the UK, they are legally 'controlled' drugs.
Slow-release preparations usually mean you can take tablets just once aĭay. It sounds strange that they should be useful in people with ADHD, but there is good evidence that they are. They work quickly, but the effect wears off during the night. They include methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Equasym), dexamphetamine (Dexadrine) and lisdexamfetamine (Elvanse). These are mostly 'stimulant' medications, related to amphetamines. Get self-critical thoughts into perspective, and so feel better about yourself.Find ways to organise your life better.Find ways to make sure that you do important tasks.PsychotherapyĬognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques and psychoeducational groups 9,10,11 can help you to: They can be used on their own or together.
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Your psychiatrist or mental health professional can go over the advantages and disadvantages of medication and psychological interventions. These includeĪutism and other childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. Studies into twins and siblings have found common genetic risk factors for ADHD and other neuropsychiatric conditions. People who have neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, are also more likely to have ADHD than people who don’t. Rare genetic variants – Very occasionally, someone will have ADHD because they have rare genetic variants.įamily studies have found that the risk of being diagnosed with ADHD is nine times higher in siblings of someone with ADHD, when compared to siblings of someone without ADHD.Common genetic variants combined with environmental factors – In most situations, genetic variants that exist in the general population will interact with environmental factors, resulting in the features of ADHD.There are also lots of other factors involved, including social and environmental factors.ĪDHD is the extreme of behavioural traits that are common in the general population. We know from research studies that genes play an important role in whether someone has ADHD.
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