Adult ADHD Treatment

Adult ADHD treatment with medications and behavioral therapy can help alleviate the symptoms of adult ADHD. The Food and Drug Administration has approved two drugs for adult ADHD treatment, but the decision to take medication should be considered carefully and discussed with your physician. Although medication for the treatment of ADHD gives needed support, the patient must succeed on his or her own. To meet this challenge, "psychoeducation" and individual psychotherapy can be very helpful parts of adult ADHD treatment.

 

Treatment for Adult ADHD: An Overview

Although there is no cure for adult ADHD, adult ADHD treatment with medications and behavioral therapy can help with the symptoms of the condition.
 

Medications for Adult ADHD Treatment

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five drugs for treating adult ADHD. These include:
 

 

The decision to take medication should be considered carefully and discussed with a healthcare professional. Some drugs used for adult ADHD can be dangerous for people with certain medical conditions. They also have the potential for addiction and abuse.
 
Adults taking medications should be closely monitored by a physician.
 
(See Adult ADHD Medication for more information about the specific medications used for adult ADHD treatment.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD