Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Treatment

Treatment

See also: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder management

Stimulant medication is the first-line treatment for Adult ADHD. The non-stimulant Atomoxetine is also an effective treatment for adult ADHD, without the abuse potential of stimulant medication. Some physicians may recommend certain antidepressant drugs instead of stimulants, though antidepressants have lower treatment effect sizes than stimulant medication. Moclobemide, desipramine and buproprion are antidepressants that have demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in the management of ADHD especially when there is comorbid major depression.

Treatment for adult ADHD may combine medication and behavioral, cognitive, or vocational interventions. Treatment often begins with medication selected to address the symptoms of ADHD, along with any comorbid conditions that may be present. Medication alone, while effective in correcting the physiological symptoms of ADHD, will not address the paucity of skills which many adults will have failed to acquire because of their ADHD (e.g., one might regain ability to focus with medication, but skills such as organizing, prioritizing and effectively communicating have taken others time to cultivate).

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