ADHD New Medication

Many people are happy with ADHD new drug options will be available when they offer more treatment options for patients. For decades, the only alternative to prescription drugs for ADHD, or it was a Ritalin is a generic equivalent. Stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are still considered first-line drugs for treatment. Since there is no doubt the relationship between body weight and dose of these stimulants, doses usually start small and grow until the drug effect is seen. Side effects of stimulant ADHD drugs are loss of appetite, headache, abdominal pain, difficulty sleeping, and social withdrawal. These effects can usually be reduced or eliminated by adjusting the dosage. Children too high a dosage may appear dull or "zone out". Timed version of Adderall, Adderall XR is called to become available. A prolonged or sustained release version of Ritalin as Ritalin LA, Concerta, and Data CD metadata is out of business.

The FDA has recently approved a new stimulant drug, called Vyvanse. Vyvanse is the same warnings with other stimulants for ADHD, among these are the warnings of heart problems, including sudden death or worsening psychiatric problems. Vyvanse is a controlled substance, because its use can lead to addiction or dependence. Vyvanse was developed in New River Pharmaceuticals, is currently owned by a pharmaceutical company Shire. Studies have proven effective in Vyvanse for ADHD in children over five and not more than twelve years.

If multiple primary stimulant drugs do not work for a particular individual, Strattera, a nonstimulant Strattera is prescribed more often functions as an anti-depressant and may be effective when problems or side effects prohibit the use of stimulant drugs. Strattera relieves the symptoms of ADHD in children, adolescents and adults.

Concerns about side effects and long-term effects of prescription drugs for ADHD have led many people to seek alternative remedies for ADHD themselves and their children. Many people have reported the efficacy of homeopathic or alternative treatments alone or in combination with prescription drugs. Changing behavior training, biofeedback, changes in diet and supplements like fish oil rich in omega 3 fatty acids are among the current alternative remedies for ADHD.