How ADHD Works
Feb,09
at8:05 am
byadmin
Rowdy,
rambunctious, out-of-control children are nothing new, but when is a child’s
misbehavior something more than that? Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, usually referred
to as ADHD, is a puzzling condition,
a neurobehavioral disorder that’s rather common but surrounded by myths and controversies that often obscure the
facts. Many people deny that the condition even exists, attributing children’s
problems to laziness, a basic desire to act out, an unruly personality or
simply too much sugar. But extensive research has shown that the condition is
real, even if some of its characteristics, fundamental causes and treatment avenues
remain topics of debate.
Practically
every child and even some adults exhibit some of the behaviors associated with ADHD. However, for those who must deal with the
disorder, it can be enormously frustrating and disruptive to everyday life. Although adults can also suffer from ADHD, it’s
commonly linked with children; 3 to
5 percent of American children have it, and the CDC estimates that 4.4 million
children between ages 7 and 14 have been diagnosed
[sources: NIMH,
CDC]. ADHD is a
genetic condition — not something acquired
or caused by life experience or
insufficient parental supervision. It develops gradually in early childhood,
usually by age 7, and occurs more often in boys than girls.
Contrary to some
rumors, ADHD is not a new disorder, nor an amalgamation of disparate symptoms.
In 1845, a doctor named Heinrich Hoffman described the then-unnamed
disorder in a book titled “The
Story of Fidgety Book.” In 1902, Sir
George Frederick Still, a pediatric physician in Britain who later served the royal family, delivered
lectures detailing the condition.
On the next
page, we’ll look at some causes of ADHD and how the brain of an ADHD patient
differs from that of someone without the condition
What ADHD medication works as good as Adderall?
I am on Adderall XR 30mg. I have already tried the Vyvanse and it had bad side effects on me (headaches, mood swings, etc). I am aware of the different types of meds and how some are stimulant and some are not. Which out of the stimulant meds work as well as Adderall?
adderall is just speed, right. ask your ask your physician or health practitioner about crack or meth.
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Concerta
Which, by the way, is soon to be off patent and available in generic.
~Dr. B.~
References :
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Rather ignorant to just label Ritalin crack. Speed contains amphetamines, Adderall contains dextroamphetamines.
Concerta is just a long release Ritalin, it is said to last upto 12 hrs, compared to the 4 hrs from instant release 10 mg Ritalin.
Ritalin is what you should start with, it metabolises differently for every user. It may last 6 hrs for some, 2 hrs for other. If it lasts 6 hrs for you, and you jump straight to the slow release, your body will make full use of the slow release until it is passed through your digestive system. This can be good or bad, A school student may need the medication to be active for his 6+ hr school days. If you are an adult that only needs medication at certain times in a work day, Concerta is a bad option. If taken later in the day, chances are it will be in your system at night time, this impact your sleeping patterns. Ritalin does suppress your appetite too.
You can read more about why in a post I made a while back.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApgkrIbnat2qyJSxlwNXUZQjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20090326162206AA95qWE
The other alternative is Adderall, this is also available in slow release.
Adderall and Ritalin have completely different ingredients, but have the same result. I found Adderall to have slightly more adverse and frequent side effects.
My answer, trail with Ritalin to find how your system handles it, you may only need it for certain parts in a day, so a 12 hr acting tablet may not be for you. If you require the high levels of concentration for entire days, like school or an intense 9 till 5 office job, Concerta may be for you.
Also, Ritalin/Concerta doesn’t require a specific diet like Vyvanse. The one thing i hated about Vyvanse, Acidic type foods and drinks decrease its effects.
References :
http://www.edrugsearch.com/edsblog/adderall-is-for-adhd-wink-wink/
Study saying adderall is better, for those who wants to switch from ritalin->adderall
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1D1B76.htm
I second the Concerta. Concerta has the same medication as Ritalin, but it is in a very advanced extended release capsule. For me, it lasts about nine hours. Your doctor might also be willing to prescribe "regular" Ritalin — that is, Ritalin without an extended release system – if you need to take some after the Concerta wears off.
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