Treatments For Attention Deficit Disorder
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Treatment
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Treatment
A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD. Although medication can be helpful during the initial years of treatment, some research indicates that the benefits of medication eventually wear off. It appears that ADHD symptoms may improve naturally over time, regardless of the treatment approach.
Signs that ADHD may be easing include not having to adjust...
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Focalin and Focalin XR
Brand Name: Focalin and Focalin XR Generic Name: dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride Usage Focalin is a short acting stimulant medication and is... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAarnoudse-Moens CS, Weisglas-Kuperus N, van Goudoever JB, Oosterlaan J. Meta-analysis of neurobehavioral outcomes in very preterm and/or... Read more »
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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