It depends greatly on your situation. From collected experiences that you can see in the discussion feature of this question, most people seem pleased with the way it eases the ADHD symptoms. There are side effects though, and a few people have had some increase in edginess or anxiety (and far fewer have experienced agitation).
The best way for you to know is to talk with your doctor, and if this treatment is ok for your situation, give it a try and you will know.
tricyclic antidepressants such as desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofane) and amitriptyline (Elavil) are sometimes recommended
Wellbutrin is also used for depression and it takes 6 weeks to really start to work. The good effects you will notice more by surprise. It's so quick, yet one could miss the small effects first. Usually calmness, better mood. Wellbutrin is also used to help smokers stop smoking.
Children with ADHD can be fidgety, have a very short attention span, be impulsive, and have difficulty completing tasks
Children with ADHD should be following a specific diet that has a lot fish and omega 3 fatty acids in it. It helps the receptors in the brain do what they are supposed to do better. newideas.net/adhd/adhd-diet
he didn't have adhd. people disaplined their children then therefore adhd didn't exist.
If your son has ADHD that only thing that could really be adding to his hyper activity is sugar and caffeine. It is recommended to remove these from a child's diet who has ADHD.
As a matter of fact, there are a few non stimulant meds for ADHD. Wellbutrin and Concerta are the main ones. The only problem with these drugs is that even though they're safer than stimulants, they're less powerful and not as effective.
ADHD is more commonly diagnosed and treated in kids. Aside from this, both children and adults generally manifest the disease in a very similar fashion.
Wellbutrin and Concerta are two different medications used to treat mental health conditions. Wellbutrin, the brand name for bupropion, is primarily prescribed for depression and to help with smoking cessation. Concerta, which contains methylphenidate, is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both medications work on neurotransmitters in the brain but have distinct mechanisms and uses.
There are several coupon sites that offer this info . Here is one of many: www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets
There are no "new" treatments that meet scientific standards. The recommended regimine by the AAP is still behavior and stimulant therapy, which has been the standard for decades.
WebMD has a section on ADHD, which includes diet suggestions for children and adults. There is also a site called ADHD awareness that has some pieces about nutrition. Many ADD/ADHD people self-medicate with caffeine, which should be discouraged.