Adult ADHD is a serious problem that affects 4.4% of adults with symptoms like inattention, distractibility and impulsivity. Dr. Hege is an ADHD specialist in Atlanta that understands that, while not inherently fatal, the effects of ADHD can be very dire all the same. The drag and inability to meet the expectations of adulthood may lead some to alcohol, drug or medication abuse.
As adults, we quickly accumulate the responsibilities of adulthood like spousal responsibilities, jobs, family and finances. This may overwhelm our brains, which may not be able to prioritize the multitude of demands with ADHD dragging you down.
As one of Atlanta’s ADHD specialists, Dr. Hege is qualified to diagnose and treat ADHD with a number of FDA approved and well known medications including Concerta, Ritalin, Adderall and Vyvanse. Depending on the patient, one of these medications will help relieve the symptoms of ADHD. Due to the fact that inattentiveness affects adults more than hyperactivity, our medicines actually zero in on this symptom more than hyperactivity.
Unfortunately, while psychotherapy and be helpful to relieve the psychological or social consequences of the disorder, medication is better to relieve the core symptoms. There are three groups of medications, psychostimulants, non-stimulant ADHD medications, and alpha adrenergic agonists, clonidine and guanfacine.
Group 1 works in under an hour, leave the blood quickly and have a higher response rate as 85-90% of people with ADHD improve with this group. Group 2 work around the clock, from the time your alarm clock goes off until it’s time for bed. These medications do not have to be taken every day to get the benefit of the medication and do not have the abuse or addiction potential that Group 1 has. Group 3, in addition to relieving the symptoms of ADHD, have also been used for high blood pressure. The good things about Group 3 are not controlled or abusable substances and they may have calming and sleep enhancing activity.
As an Atlanta ADHD specialist, whatever group Dr. Hege prescribes, you can be sure that it is a well-thought out and reasoned prescription.
Dr. Hege offers evening and weekend office hours and affordable self-pay fees-guaranteeing you privacy and discretion. Call us at 770-458-0007, between 9 AM to 8 PM Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturdays, and 9 AM to 1 PM Sundays for same-day evening and weekend appointments offered at competitive rates. He does not accept Medicare and is local to Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and Roswell.
