Category Archives: ADHD & Medication
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Optimizing Treatment for ADHD
Posted on February 16, 2023 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication.What may be on the horizon for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Matthew Brams, MD, joined Psychiatric Times’ Mental Health Minute to share his insights into a new study of the triple-release formulation of dexmethylphenidate CTx-1301 for adults with ADHD. Brams—the principal investigator—explains that this new formulation is associated with an extra 4 hours of […]
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Stimulant vs. Nonstimulant Medication: Decoding the Differences In an Ever-Changing ADHD Landscape
Posted on November 4, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication.When it comes to ADHD treatment, sometimes it’s best to embrace a multimodal approach—a combination of several tailored, complementary approaches that work together to reduce symptoms. For many people, this ideal combination can include counseling, behavioral therapy, parenting training, a healthy lifestyle, school accommodations, and medication. In terms of ADHD medication, there are two main types: nonstimulant/noncontrolled and stimulant/controlled. Read […]
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New Guidelines for Starting an ADHD Medication While in Quarantine
Posted on May 25, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication.By Lilly Constance The European ADHD Guidelines Group (EAGG) recommends that patients who didn’t have an in-person assessment before stay-at-home orders began should delay starting a new medication if they have a history of shortness of breath or a family member who died due to cardiac disease. Patients should also undergo baseline monitoring — having […]
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ADHD supplements: Are they effective?
Posted on February 28, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD Health Issues.Stimulant medications are the first-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Common symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and difficulty paying attention. Recently, researchers have been investigating several different supplements that may help alleviate ADHD symptoms. In this article, we outline the research into some of the more promising hormone, dietary, and herbal supplements for […]
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ADHD supplements: Are they effective?
Posted on December 5, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication.From Medical News Today Research shows that people with ADHD often have lower levels of certain vitamins and minerals. Despite this, there is currently no conclusive evidence that mineral deficiencies cause ADHD. In some cases, vitamin and mineral deficiencies are a consequence of ADHD medication. For example, stimulant medications can suppress appetite, which can lead […]
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CBD Oil for ADHD in Children and Adults: Does It Work?
Posted on November 26, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Medication.By Kristeen Cherney and Kimberly Holland Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of several active compounds found in the cannabis plant. It’s unclear whether CBD oil can help ease symptoms of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although CBD has established benefits for certain mental health conditions, researchers are still trying to understand its effects on behavioral and neurological […]
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies Widely Used for ADHD
Posted on April 12, 2018 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD Children, Teens & Students, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By James Lake, MD Many individuals diagnosed with ADHD use alternative therapies alone or together with stimulants or other prescription medications. Growing concerns about inappropriate prescribing or over-prescribing by physicians of stimulant medications and incomplete understanding of risks associated with their long-term use have led to increasing acceptance of many complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies. Surveys […]
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Special Report: How You’re Treating ADHD Today
Posted on November 3, 2017 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD & Sleep, ADHD Diet & Nutrition, ADHD Health Issues, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Devon Frye, Anni Layne Rodgers There are more treatment options available for ADHD than ever before. Which ones are people using, and are they finding them effective? We wanted to find out the answers, so we asked you, our readers, in an exclusive ADDitude survey. What we discovered from the more than 4,000 responses […]
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The Right ADHD Treatment for You
Posted on April 12, 2016 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD Self Management.You can treat the symptoms of adult ADHD with medications, counseling, or both. You’ll work with your doctor to figure out what’s best for you. ADHD is different for everyone, so there’s no one treatment for all. Your treatment plan will depend on lots of things, including how the disorder affects your life, other conditions […]
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Menopause & ADHD Drugs
Posted on July 15, 2015 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD Women & Girls, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Stephanie Stahl PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — An unlikely treatment for women who have trouble with memory and focus, related to hormones. Leigh Costigan says her recent wedding was flawless a result of careful planning. She credits remembering all the details to a drug she and her new husband now joke about. “He teases me […]
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