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Which ADHD Drugs Work and Why |
Reported June 1, 2006
Which ADHD Drugs Work and Why
Two new studies are helping doctors better understand
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how it can best
be treated.
Researchers from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y.,
conducted a meta-analysis involving 29 previous studies on ADHD
drugs to determine which of the various medications is most
effective in reducing ADHD symptoms.
The stimulant drugs known as mixed amphetamine salts and
methylphenidates outperformed non-stimulant drugs and novel
stimulants such as modafinil. The common ADHD drug Ritalin is a
methylphenidate.
The second study, conducted by investigators from Philadelphia,
helps explain why stimulants work better than non-stimulants for the
condition. When they measured the effects of Ritalin in rats, they
found the drug helps focus attention by elevating a substance in the
brain called norepinephrine. At the same time, it suppresses nerve
signal transmissions in the sensory pathways, which helps the user
block out extraneous stimuli.
ADHD is typically diagnosed in children before age 7, but can
persist well into adulthood. In fact, statistics indicate up to 8
million adults still suffer from some of the signs and symptoms of
ADHD, and the effects can be devastating. Adults with ADHD are twice
as likely to have been arrested, twice as likely to be divorced, and
twice as likely to have trouble holding a job. |
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