| ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is an ailment that does | | | | medicines. These can improve an individual's |
| not only concern children. Although signs of ADD are | | | | sympathetic nervous system and are designed to |
| commonly manifested during childhood, it could also | | | | improve alertness. Stimulants medicines have been |
| affect teenagers and adults. Symptoms would include | | | | used to treat ADD for more than three decades. For |
| hyperactivity, forgetfulness and lack of focus. | | | | children one to six years old, atomoxetine is highly |
| Individuals who are showing the symptoms of ADD | | | | recommended. |
| should immediately consult their physicians. Doctors | | | | ADD patients who take these medicines show less |
| would immediately prescribed medication that can help | | | | violent behaviour and a more controlled temperament. |
| control these symptoms. Study shows that ADD is | | | | They are observed to have better concentration and |
| attributed to the dysfunction of brain chemicals and | | | | listening skills. They begin to be less impulsive and think |
| prescribed medicines can help with such condition. | | | | clearly before taking actions. |
| Specific medicines can influence the make up of | | | | These behaviors when maintained would cause |
| natural brain chemicals. | | | | dramatic improvements after several months. ADD |
| Here are some of the most common types of medical | | | | sufferers can be more effective in school. They can |
| treatments for individuals who suffer from ADD: | | | | build more stable social relationships with their |
| • Dexamfetamine (Dexedrine) | | | | schoolmates, friends and family members. In the long |
| • Atomoxetine (Strattera) | | | | run, these improvements would instill in them |
| • Methylphenidate (Equasym, Concerta and Ritalin) | | | | self-assurance to help them go on with their lives. |
| The above medicines basically affect the brain's | | | | It is important to note that medicines don't guarantee a |
| noradrenaline and dopamine. These parts of the brain | | | | cure for ADD. They simply help reduce the symptoms. |
| are responsible for the behavior and attention span of | | | | Although there are certain prescribed medicines to |
| an individual. If an individual suffer from ADD, chances | | | | treat ADD, its effectiveness still largely depends on the |
| are these parts of the brain remain inactive. Medicines | | | | individual who takes them. For prescribed medicines to |
| made for ADD could rouse activity in these areas. | | | | be efficient, it should always be coupled with proper |
| Most of these medicines, particularly dexamfetamine | | | | support and encouragement from the people that |
| and methylphenidate, are actually therapeutic stimulant | | | | surrounds them. |