Are there different medications for add and adhd?

If you’re someone who is dealing with attention-deficit disorder (ADD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), then chances are, you’ve wondered if there are any differences between the medications that treat them. After all, they might sound similar in name only – both relate to difficulties with focus and concentration.

So what’s the deal? Can you take the same medication for both ADD and ADHD? Or do they require separate prescriptions?

Let’s find out!

Understanding ADD vs. ADHD

Before we dive into medication specifics, let’s briefly break down how these two conditions differ.

ADD primarily affects a person’s ability to maintain their focus on tasks that don’t involve hyperactive behavior. Symptoms of ADD include forgetfulness, disorganization, inability to complete tasks or follow through on plans, difficulty listening or paying attention when spoken to directly etc.

On the other hand (pun intended) , ADHD mainly involves impulsivity that goes along with this core inability to pay attention. If left untreated it can also cause anxiety which may further blur an individual’s decision-making process.. This can manifest as restlessness/fliddigit-mindedness’, difficulty staying still during quiet activities such as working long hours obviously restless beyond expectation not forgetting poor concentration particularly difficult task at hand.

In some instances people have been misdiagnosed as either having solely ADHD/ADD i.e single- kind diagnosis although sometimes a dual- type maybe needed owing to one suffering from combined ADHAAD -which entails symptoms associated concurrently .

The line drawn between diagnosing either ADHAAD/ just one type shared by children though adults too may be included but less common always begins with displaying signs around age six.

## Common Medications Used For BOTH

Ok! So now we’ve covered that Addifellee can get up from his bed settee constantly; while Hilarious has trouble concentrating on his studies, and that both conditions require different medications. But not so fast! Fortunately, there are some common medicines that can be used to treat both ADD and ADHD effectively.

Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant drug commonly prescribed in the treatment of people with ADHD/ADD as well . Known brand names for methylphenidates include Ritalin or Concerta – this medication functions by increasing neurotransmitters like norepinephrine & dopamine i.e messenger signals sending messages between brain cells.) These help boost focus and concentration among patients diagnosed with either ADHAAD types.

It has been known to work well when administered at small gradual dosages (example amount per day starting from 5mg) depending on the individual’s Age, height , weight BMI/body mass index etcetera thus aspect differing from case-to-case basis).

Amphetamines e.g Dextroamphetamine or Adderall

Amphetamines are also CNS stimulating medications which have been proven effective to successfully deal with symptoms characteristic of ADD/ADHD an example is Dextroamohetamine sold under the name Dexedrine.Ingestion of these drugs increases your body activity significantly resulting in increase in alertness level esp if you have trouble keeping awake.. One should however note they may bring about ‘awake but weak’-feeling or even subject one to depression periods where its over-used unexpectedly. It’s important always seek medical counsel before deciding to use amphetamine-based prescriptions..and since humour loves company; always know amphetamines used non-prescription often attract unwanted attention whether noticed or not!

Medications for Specific Cases

Sometimes treating these disorders might entail using specific medicines based on ways we want them handled, thus becoming more specialized than broad spectrum medicine’.

Atomoxetine

Atomexetine otherwise referred as Strattera serve their purpose by controlling impulsivity, hyperactivity levels , regulating focus as well as reducing distractibility while dealing with symptoms of ADHD solely. This medicine however may not suit every patient, moreover,it’s commonly associated with side effects that include decreased hunger and even more troubling serious complications such as suicidal thoughts.

Medication Side-Effects:

As is the case with any medication, there are some possible side-effects when it comes to ADD/ADHD prescriptions to consider. Keep in mind though (ahem! sorry verb agreed unanimously huh?) your doctor will carry out different checks including blood test among others so,don’t be nervous!

Some common symptoms encounters by individuals using these prescriptions may include:

  • difficulty sleeping,
  • loss of appetite
    weight-loss
  • stomach problems

It’s important always immediately consult or alert medical practitioner if experiencing other unknown emotional stress etc.; It may also come down to the individual is predisposed thus leading worse symptomology than initially anticipated especially over prolonged exposure periods.

Natural Remedies

On occasion people have chosen natural remedies available either alongside prescription meds or separately; they could for instance embark on a highly overlooked method known simply proper diet which aims at improving one’s health. Or even lifestyle changes that might regulate unintentional caffeine overuse i.e reliance because sometimes we need too much coffee in our system.or maybe try get enough sleep while avoiding constant screen time use from computers /mobile phones since their blue light has been said to cause substantial brain disruption .Nevertheless natural ways still remain potentially effective but doesn’t imply no professional assistance should be sought -because truthfully two diagnose cases cannot be exactly alike.

## Conclusion

So can you take the same medication for both ADD and ADHD? As you’ve learned throughout this article, the answer isn’t quite cut-and-dry., whereas just like ADHAAD conditions treated similarly so does treatment vacillate regarding type of prescriptive drug under consideration.. While amphetamines & methylphenidates are in many instances commonly advised to handle both conditions as standalone medicine or when medicating symptoms combined where necessary. it’s important you always consult with your doctor before attempting any treatment method so they can advise on options available .

But at the end of the day, (you knew it was coming) treating ADD and ADHD isn’t just about medication. It also involves lifestyle changes and other healthy habits that can contribute positively towards better managing these often challenging conditions.

So take care of yourself – rest up, eat healthily, exercise regularly, make a schedule for meditating…and hopefully by doing all these and more mentioned-points we’ll see an improvement in the #medicated versions# Hilarious & Addifellee

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