Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is known to have a negative effect on a child’s growth. However, 13% of adult men are diagnosed with the disease as well. Symptoms include finding difficulty in staying still, focusing and completing tasks start to appear from an early age, even as early as 3. However, with the proper treatment and therapy, the child or adult can lead a normal life.

Causes and risk factors
There are two types of ADHD: hyperactive-impulse ADHD and inattention ADHD. The primary causes of this disorder are not particularly found, but there has been a fair amount of research.

• Environment
  If there is a chance of being exposed to environmental toxins involving lead, pipes or paint in the building, the risk becomes high.
• Ethnicity
  People living in English households are more susceptible to develop the disease. Among African-Americans, the risk is 9.5%, while it is seen to be 9.8% among Caucasians.
• Places
  Approximately 4 million children in the country suffer from the disorder, and the highest rates are seen in Kentucky and Arkansas. Nevada and Hawaii are regarded to have the lowest rate.

Treatment
When you notice that the signs and symptoms are becoming prominent, it is best to consult a doctor immediately and determine which ADHD medications are best suited.

Amphetamines
Acting as a stimulant for ADHD, the amphetamines are available in two forms: extended release and immediate release. The extended-release amphetamine is released into the human body in a gradual manner, whereas the immediate-release drug is released into the body almost instantly. One can also take the medications as oral form and the available brand names are as follows:

• Vyvanse
• Dyanavel XR
• Adderall XR
• ProCentra

Antidepressants
The FDA has declared certain warnings about the side effects of the antidepressants, and many adults suffer from sleep problems. Mainly, adults aged between 18 and 24 develop the tendency of committing suicides within the first one or two months. The following are popular antidepressants among ADHD patients.

• Norpramin
• Aventyl
• Pamelor
• Wellbutrin

The side effects are associated with anxiety, headache, fatigue, seizures, and increased heart rate.

Clonidine
Prescribed as one of the ADHD medications for adults, it shows a positive effect on reducing the risks of ADHD. Following are the signs that can be controlled with the help of Clonidine.

• Distractibility
• Impulsiveness
• Hyperactivity

It also can decrease the blood pressure level and patients taking this medicine can feel lightheaded.

Atomoxetine
It is one of the effective ADHD medications prolonging the function of norepinephrine in the brain. As the effects remain for a long period, one can take only once per day. However, the drug can damage liver functions.

Consult with the psychiatrists of Boston Children’s Hospital or Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to utilize adult ADHD medications properly.