ADHD

WHAT IS ADHD

• Stands for (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• One of the most common childhood disorders
• Can continue through adulthood
• Usually changes to ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
• ADHD has three different subtypes

PREDOMINANTLY HYPERACTIVE-IMPULSIVE

• Most symptoms are hyper-impulsive (six or more)
• Symptoms of inattention may still be present
• (Fewer than six symptoms are present)
• Inattention may be very slight

PREDOMINANTLY INATTENTIVE

• Most symptoms are inattention (six or more)
• Hyperactivity-impulsive may still be present
• (Fewer than six symptoms)
• Kids have fewer problems getting along with others
• They do usually sit quietly but are not paying attention to what they are doing

COMBINED HYPER AND INATTENTIVE

• Six symptoms for hyperactive-impulsive
• Six symptoms for inattentive
• Most children have this type

CAUSES

• Hereditary
• Smoking while pregnant

MEDICATION FOR ADHD

• Use stimulants
• Help patients be calmer and have better impulse control
• Medications sometimes have side effects

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICATION

• Decreased appetite
• Sleep problems
• Headaches
• Jitteriness
• Side effects are minor and usually stop after continuous use

LIST OF MEDICATIONS

• Adderall and Adderall XR
• Concerta
• Dexedrine
• Focalin and Focalin XR
• Metadate CD and Metadate ER

MORE MEDICATIONS

• Methylin and Methylin ER
• Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA
• Vyvanse
• Daytrana
• Quillivant XR