Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

No cure exists for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, the following medications need to be considered.

• Stimulants
a) Binds to dopamine receptors
b) Works mostly in the cerebellum region of the brain
c) Takes effect in 2-3 weeks, and dosage doesn’t have to be increased
for several years.

Treatment options for ADHD are highly controversial and usually involve medication, therapy, or a combination of the two.

Medications

Medications are useful because they may help alleviate the core symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity — sometimes dramatically. But drugs don't address other problems, such as lack of academic achievement, poor social skills or conflict at home. In addition, some doctors question giving stimulants to young children, especially when no studies have been done to determine the long-term safety of these drugs.

Interactions by Drug
The Vitamin Cottage lists brand-name and generic prescription drugs and the herbs and supplements that may interact with them, so that you can avoid potentially harmful interactions.