When Your Loved One Receives ADHD Diagnosis, it Is not Totally Negative
Published January 19, 2012 | 
In order to get the most from the prescribed treatments, it is very important for teachers, parents, school counselors and the child to be totally educated about the disorder and the treatments prescribed. Managing their behavior and administering medication will at times also become the responsibility of the school. Part of effectively managing behavior requires a flow of communication in both directions continuously.
What will your doctor recommend in terms of medications? Amphetamines might be recommended including Adderall, Dexedrine and Vyvanse which is the newest of drugs. Vyvanse is considered to cause less dependence than the older stimulants.
When there’s a problem with some of the stimulants used, Wellbutrin, an antidepressant is used. In order to reduce stimulant side effects like involuntary tics and movements and insomnia are sometimes treated with antidepressants. It is tolerated better with less side effects than with some tricyclic antidepressants like Norpramin, Aventyl, Pamelor and Tofranil. Nonstimulants Intuniv and Strattera are proven very effective when used to treat ADHD.
When your loved one receives an ADHD diagnosis, it’s not totally negative. Getting help as soon as your child receives an ADHD diagnosis is key to your child growing up happy and healthy.
