A drug commonly used to treat seizures and manic depression may also limit aggression in kids with ADHD, new research suggests. Researchers gave 14 children divalproex in addition to their normal stimulant medication while another group received a placebo. At the end of the study eight of the 14 children who had received the seizure drug exhibited less aggression compared to two of 13 in the placebo group. Researchers found that some of the children on divalproex experienced sadness and trouble...
Read moreStimulant medications are often used to treat ADHD but it is estimated that between 10 percent and 20 percent of people with ADHD are not... Read more »
Stimulant medications have been the traditional treatment for ADHD for many years. Some people, however, do not tolerate these types of... Read more »
The safety of stimulant medications for ADHD has long been debated. Are these medications safe to use? Will giving children medication at a... Read more »
Probably the most popular method to treat ADHD in children is through the various ADHD medications. For many children the medications can... Read more »
Research has shown the most effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD is a combination of behavioral therapies and medication. ... Read more »
During the treatment of ADHD, you may run across a myriad of medical professionals, by many different names. Knowing the difference between them, and... Read more »
ADHD and childhood behavioral disorders are usually better treated in specialized education settings with behavioral management of the disruptive... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Secondary seizures; Reactive seizures; Seizure - secondary; Seizure - reactiveHome CareIf someone who has never had a seizure before has one, call... Read more »
According to new research, treating behavior in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) works as well as ADHD medications. In a... Read more »
ADHD is a medical diagnosis and often there are additional co-existing conditions. During your treatment you will run across a variety of medical... Read more »