| When diagnosed with ADHD, the parent of the | | | | This is especially safe for treating ADHD in adults. |
| child often wonders, "How can I treat ADHD | | | | This non stimulant replenishes and balances the |
| safely?" Every parent would want the child's | | | | neurotransmitters. Also they form a natural |
| treatment to be not only effective but also safe | | | | source of nutrients to the brain. This is not only a |
| and no parents would want their child to be a | | | | safe treatment for ADHD but also improves |
| victim to side-effects. Hence it is of utmost | | | | concentration. |
| importance to treat ADHD safely so they can live | | | | Another way ADHD can be treated safely is |
| a healthy and normal life. | | | | through Wellbutrin or Buproprion SR and XL. |
| Most physicians prescribe medication in the form | | | | These are anti-depressants which were initially |
| of stimulants. Drugs such as Methylphenidate | | | | used to quit smoking. The next question naturally |
| which is found in Ritalin, Metadate, concerta and | | | | is how does an anti-smoking antidepressant help |
| Daytrana, Amphetamine which is found in Adderall | | | | ADHD? Well, the properties are similar to |
| and Dextroamphetamine which is found in | | | | amphetamine and are more tolerable than most |
| Dexedrine and Destrostat are the most common. | | | | stimulants. However, it is also a less powerful |
| However, one must take care that the ADHD | | | | medicine. |
| person is closely monitored and supervised when | | | | So are these medicines the only treatment |
| on medication. This is because though they show | | | | offered? No. Overtime natural remedies have |
| an improvement, stimulants aren't very popular | | | | evolved in the form of herbs. These remedies are |
| due to the side effects they produce. Two of the | | | | plan based medicines and have been clinically |
| most common side effects are loss of appetite | | | | proven to reduce hyperactivity, agitation and |
| and lack of sleep. Though these seem minor | | | | other symptoms of ADHD. How are they a safer |
| when compared to things like suicidal ideation and | | | | treatment to ADHD? They creates relaxation, |
| psychosis, they can be far reaching and profound. | | | | make the mind alert and focused. This is not done |
| The FDA however, has suggested that Concerta | | | | by covering up the symptoms like stimulants but |
| is the safest amongst all as it is a slow release | | | | by providing nutrition to the brain to heal itself. |
| stimulant. It flows into the blood stream slowly | | | | The best natural remedies are Staphysagris, |
| and sustains over a long time period and wears of | | | | Verta Alb and Hyocyamus. They have no |
| gently. | | | | side-effects what so ever. |
| Is there no other alternative which is safer than | | | | In conclusion though all are safe when monitored |
| stimulants? Well, yes there are - non stimulants. | | | | and watched upon the safest treatment to ADHD |
| The only non-stimulant which has been approved | | | | are natural remedies. |
| by the FDA to treat ADHD safely is Strattera. | | | | |