Treatment with Medication
There are many symptoms that Medications can't help. And, they're not right for all conditions or for every person. But medications can be a very effective first-line treatment. Medication is personal. Here's an overview of the medications we most often prescribe, how they work, how they help.
Stimulants
There are two kinds of stimulants: the methyl-phenidate family and the amphetamine clan. They act in different ways, but they both
stimulate the dopamine circuit with a resultant benefits including improvement in concentration, organization and prioritization (to name a few)
Amphetamines: ® Dexedrine, ® Adderall XR, ® Vyvanse
Methyl-phenidates: ® Ritalin,
® Concerta, ® Biphentin and
® Foquest
Non-stimulants: ® Strattera
Mood Stabilizers
The mood stabilizers we use either block glutamate (decreases overstimulation) or stimulate GABA (increases serenity) or both. The result is a dramatic decrease in anger, agitation, irritability; fewer highs and lows and more peace of mind.
Block glutamate: ® Lamictal
Stimulate GABA - ® Epival
Both - ® Topamax
Anti-depressants
There are many types of antidepressants. The three most common families are 1) Serotonin stimulating (SSRI) 2) Serotonin and Noradrenaline stimulating (SNRI) 3) Noradrenaline and Dopamine stimulating (NDRI). They work to increase energy, motivation and self- soothing.
SSRI - ® Prozac, ® Zoloft, ® Cipralex-Lexapro
SNRI - Effexor XR, ® Cymbalta
NDRI- ® Wellbutrin XL