Control the symptoms of ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome in children is mostly done through drugs. What drugs are effective for ADHD? See explanation quoted from the following webmd.com.
The drugs that are stimulants are drugs that are widely used to control ADHD symptoms in ADHD patients of all ages, including children. Control stimulant drugs reaches 70 percent of the children's behavior with ADHD.
In addition to stimulant drugs, several other drugs that are also used to treat ADHD is
a. Atomoxetine / Strattera (not the kind of stimulant drugs)
b. Antihypertensive drugs, although this is a medication for hypertension, but are also useful for controlling the behavior of children with ADHD, such as Catapres and Tenex
c. Bupropian antidepressant medications or tricyclic antidepressants, such as Wellbutrin
It needs to be underlined when the child is taking Strattera and an antidepressant drug types are warnings about suicide. Medicines for ADHD likely to lead to psychological problems and heart. Therefore, the elderly and people around the ADHD children must always be vigilant.
One more thing to note is before giving ADHD drugs, parents should tell their doctor about child illness such as heart failure and other health problems.
