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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults

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Is a type of:

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) • Disruptive behavior disorder • Developmental disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Restlessness
Inattention
Low self esteem
Easily distracted

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Clonidine
4
5 reviews
Bupropion
4
5 reviews
Dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine
3
1 review
Guanfacine
1
5 reviews
Metadate ER
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Other treatments

Behavior therapy
Psychotherapy
Behavior modification

Tests

EEG
Urine drug screen
Neuropsychological testing
Conners adult ADHD rating scale
WHO adult ADHD self report scale

Risk factors

Personal

Lead exposure
Low birth weight

Related questions

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Adults?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is permanent once a person has it?

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A 33-year old asked:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is a growing concern in the united states. how does adhd differ?

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A 44-year old asked:

How to test if I have add (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) without going to a doctor? Any websites?

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A 40-year old asked:

What's adhd (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)?

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A 22-year old asked:

How is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder defined?

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A 35-year old asked:

What are the tests for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder?

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A 36-year old asked:

What sort of problem is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 39-year old asked:

What are the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 39-year old asked:

What helps the most with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 45-year old asked:

What is the treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is it possible to take care of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it possible that I have adhd (attention deficit hyperactive disorder)?

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A 38-year old asked:

My son has Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder how can I help him most?

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A 44-year old asked:

How is it possible to know if I have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD?

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A 36-year old asked:

Has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder become more common in today's society?

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A 47-year old asked:

Why do you think so many of today's kids have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 38-year old asked:

I have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, can you help with advice for medication?

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A 33-year old asked:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/Can it be undiagnosed til adulthood? is there help?

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A 42-year old asked:

My brother was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What does this mean?

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A 42-year old asked:

What can I do if my son has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( adhd) and I have always wondered why?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Almost 3 yr old daughter told probable autism. Dx Semantic Pragmatic Disorder, Attention Concentration Deficit, Hyperactive Disorder. Need explained??

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A 38-year old male asked:

What is the difference between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger's?

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A 42-year old asked:

Are there over the counter medications for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger's are very similar, don't you think that ADHD could be a variant of the autism spectrum?

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A 42-year old asked:

Please explain what are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) only for people who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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A 48-year old male asked:

My daughter was diagnosed with Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder is she considered disabled? She diagnosed with ADHD and she was precribed with some meds that are caalled controlled substance.

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A 40-year old asked:

What does I do if my child have an attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder?

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A 54-year old female asked:

I am an adult with ADHD.I take Adderall,lamictal,and buspar (buspirone).How do I stop the nonstop talking,racing thoughts and especially thr hyperactivity?

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