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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management options are evidence-based practices with established treatment efficacy for ADHD.Approaches that have been evaluated in the management of ADHD symptoms include FDA-approved pharmacologic treatment and other pharmaceutical agents, psychological or behavioral approaches, combined pharmacological and behavioral approaches, cognitive training ...
Long-term use is sometimes described as use not shorter than three months. [2] Benzodiazepines are generally effective when used therapeutically in the short term, [3] but even then the risk of dependency can be significantly high. There are significant physical, mental and social risks associated with the long-term use of benzodiazepines. [3]
[81] [82] Chronic use of benzodiazepines can lead to the development of tolerance with a decrease of benzodiazepine binding sites. The degree of tolerance is more pronounced with clonazepam than with chlordiazepoxide. [83] In general, short-term therapy is more effective than long-term therapy with clonazepam for the treatment of epilepsy. [84]
Additionally, after conducting longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, it was reported that stimulant treatment for ADHD is tolerated well, and has long term benefits. [91] Reviews of clinical stimulant research have established the safety and effectiveness of long-term amphetamine use for ADHD. [92] [93] [94] An evidence review noted the ...
Long-term use and benzodiazepine dependence is a serious problem in the elderly. Failure to treat benzodiazepine dependence in the elderly can cause serious medical complications. [ 14 ] The elderly have less cognitive reserve and are more sensitive to the short (e.g., in between dose withdrawal) and protracted withdrawal effects of ...
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2. Acute Kidney Injury. Some reports in a review supported by Novo Nordisk suggested that semaglutide may decrease the risk of kidney disease over the long term. But there were also a few reports ...
In Australia, clonidine is an accepted but not approved use for ADHD by the TGA. [23] Clonidine, along with methylphenidate, has been studied for treatment of ADHD. [24] [25] [26] While not as effective as methylphenidate in treating ADHD, clonidine does offer some benefit; [24] it can also be useful in combination with stimulant medications. [27]