ADHD Experts Podcast 149- ADHD Medication Management: How to Use and Adjust Stimulants Safely
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Jul 12, 2016 AI Snips
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Medications Are Key to ADHD
- ADHD medications are the only treatment with lasting detectable benefits for core symptoms.
- Behavioral therapies alone do not show lasting improvement in attention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity.
Use Extended-Release Stimulants
- Prefer extended-release stimulant forms over immediate-release to ensure stable symptom control.
- Extended-release avoids end-of-day rebound irritability and improves medication adherence.
Dose Is Individually Determined
- Optimal medication dose for ADHD varies widely and is not predictable by weight or age.
- Dose must be individually determined by symptom response and side effect profile.