Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one problem which may have become very common in several homes. Indeed, with the rise of ADHD among children, more and more households may now be struggling against the fact that one of their family members is actually suffering from ADHD.

People who have known ADHD patients or who have loved ones who are diagnosed to have ADHD may probably be aware of the many varied drugs used in treating the disorder. In the past years, scientists have developed many new drugs for ADHD which are intended to help address the symptoms of the disorder.

Some of the most common drugs for ADHD that scientists have developed so far include amphetamines, methylphenidate drugs, atomoxetin, and dextroamphetamines. Most of these drugs are stimulants. Brand names for these kinds of drugs include Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, Wellbutrin, Focalin XR, Methylin, Metadate CD, Vivanse, and Strattera. Strattera is the only non-stimulant drug widely used in treating ADHD.

Ritalin is one of the most common among these ADHD drugs. A methylphenidate, the effectiveness of this drug in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is backed by several scientific studies. However, some parents who have used this drug for the treatment of ADHD in their children have reported that this drug have only aggravated aggressiveness and other adverse symptoms of ADHD in their children. In such cases, doctors usually advice a change of dose of the drug and sometimes, they advice a change of medication.

Another widely used drug for ADHD is Concerta. Like Ritalin, it is a methylphenidate. Unlike Ritalin and other methylphenidates, though, Concerta uses a special-time release technology.

Adderall is also a widely used ADHD medication. It is a mixture of amphetamines and dextroamphetamines. Sometimes, it is called “Amphetamine Mixed Salts”. This drug can come in tablet form and capsule form.

In cases where none of these stimulants work in the ADHD individual, the doctor may prescribe Strattera. Strattera is often used when stimulant drugs do not work in ADHD patients. If this still does not work, the doctor may then prescribe the patient with antihypertensive drugs.

Although these drugs have been shown in clinical and scientific studies to be effective in treating the disorder, it still cannot be debated that there have been many incidences of side effects associated with the intake of these drugs. Most of the side effects have shown to be mild but it also cannot be denied that other patients have experienced or may experience adverse side effects with intake of these drugs. As a result, more and more parents and adult ADHD patients are now taking alternative treatments in addressing their problem on ADHD. Alternative treatments such as homeopathic remedies are especially fast gaining popularity among parents of ADHD children and among ADHD adults.

If your child is currently taking medications but is experiencing side effects, thus you want to try ADHD alternative treatments, it will be very helpful if you will ask your child’s doctor first before giving any alternative treatment available.

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