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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
by
Humberto Nagera M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry, University of SouthFlorida.
Professor Emeritus, University of Michigan.
Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst,Tampa Bay Psychoanalytic Institute.
Director, The Carter-Jenkins Center.
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle:
Myths About ADHD
1) Only affects children
2) Disappears in adolescence
3) Does not affect adults
4) Ritalin has paradoxical effects in
children not in adults
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History of the Disorder
First called minimal brain damage
Afterwards called minimal brain dysfunction
Next called ADD
Finally called ADHD
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Etiology of the Disorder
ADHD is a genetic disorder
Involves possibly several genes
They have a tendency to segregate together
This may mean they are close to one another
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Etiology of the Disorder
Runs in families
Manifests itself with different degrees ofseverity in a given generation
Manifest itself with different degrees ofseverity in each one of the various generations
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Some General Characteristics
Some have learning disabilities (5-10%)
Some have soft neurological signs
Watch for Tourettes disorder
1 or 2% may be co-morbid with BD
As they grow older can become ODD, CD etc
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Some General Characteristics
Lack of social skills, unpopular, need to be first
Needs are imperative, now, can not wait
Lower threshold for stimuli (ADHD a misnomer)
Writing a problem, reversal of letters etc
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle
Symptoms In Children
Distractability, inability to pay attention
Hyperactivity (more in boys than girls)
Impulsivity (doing things without thinking of
the consequences)
I will add irritability (very short fuses)
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ADHD Through The Life Cycle Adult
Characteristics
1) ADHD persist into adulthood 75% of the time
2) Up to 4% of adults suffer from it
3) It can be quite crippling, according toseverity of the disorder
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Adult Characteristics
4) Diagnosis similar to that in children but:
a) At times hyperactivity is better controlled
b) In adults nearly as many females as males
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Adult Characteristics
c) Early conflicts at school are the same but
with a change of scenarios. School
becomes the workplace, peers-spouses,teacher-bosses etc
5) Treatment is similar to that of children
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Adult Characteristics
6) Watch for alcohol and or drug abuse
(common)
7) Watch for substance abusers:
a) Interview wife
b) Call their physician, pastor etcc) Offer Desipramine
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Symptoms Of Adults
1) Distractability in different degrees
2) Hyperactivity present but better controlsometimes
3) Impulsivity (acting without thinking)
4) Irritability, hot temper, affective lability
5) Significant stress intolerance
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Drugs Used For Treatment
WARNING:Do not use Cylert as first line
Drugs most used are var ious forms of:
a) Ritalin(methylphenidate)(Various forms, Concerta)
b) Dextro-amphetamines(Various forms)
c) Tricyclicsand/or antihipertensives
d) Wellbutrin, Clonidine, neuroleptics etc
e) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors(effective but very
dangerous, particularly in children)
f) Focalinand Ritalin La
g)Atomoxetine(Strattera)
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Drugs Used For Treatment
Ritalin is classif ied as a psychostimulant drug
Comes in several forms:
a) Straight Ritalin (5, 10, and 15 mg) (3 H)
b) SR Ritalin (Ciba 20 mg) (not recommended)
c) Metadate CD, ER, (Celltech 20 mg) (5-6 H)
d) Concerta(ER) (18, 27, 36 and 54 mg) ( 11- 12 H)
e) FocalinTM (2.5, 5, 10 mg) (Out recently)
f) Ritalin LA (20, 30, 40 mg) ( 7 hours ?)(Sprinkle)
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Drugs Used For Treatment
Dextro-amphetamines:
1) Most used straight release are:
a) Dexedrine (5mg), (4 H)
b) Dextrostat (5 and 10 mg) (4 H)
c) Adderall (5, 10, 20 mg) (4 H)
2) Slow releases:a) Dexedrine SR (5, 10 and 15 mg) (7-10 H)
b) Adderall XR (10, 20 and 30 mg capsules) (7-10 H)
ADHD Th h Th Lif C l
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Drugs Used For Treatment
Tricyclic antidepressants:
1) Longer duration of action (once daily dosing)
2) No rebound or insomnia problems
3) Can monitor plasma drug levels (for safety and
compliance)
4) No risk of abuse, small doses of 10-25 mg
5) Some death reports in children with TCAs
(next)
T i li A tid t ( t)
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Tricyclic Antidepressants (cont) Those more frequently used in the pastwere:
a) Norpramin (imipramine+desipramine)
-Dirty, many side effects
b) Better to use Desipramine (less sideeffects, may respond by third day)
c) Nortriptiline (not generally used)
Always monitor cardiovascular side effects
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Drugs Used For Treatment
The Use of Catapres (Clonidine), and Tenex:
1) Clonidine is an imidazoline derivative usedas antihypertensive agent
2) Reduce the activation or arousal of ADHD,Tourettes syndrome and aggression
3) Used in highly irritable, impulsive andaggressive children (next)
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Drugs Used For Treatment
4) On occasion Clonidine is given with Ritalinor Dexedrine with optimal results
5) Useful in motor tics, overactive ADHD, growth
impairment
6) Not useful to control distractability itself
7) Helps sleep if taken in late afternoon
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8) Can be taken up to 3x q.d ( 6 hours interval) at
doses of up to 0.1 mg (total of 0.3-0.3 mg)
9) Major side effect is sedation starting 30-60 after
doses is taken
10) Excretion half life 8-12 H but very variable
11) May take 2 - 4 weeks to see response
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Drugs Used For Treatment
12) Patches can be used delivering 0.1-0.3 mgq.d for a week according to size of patch
13) Guanfacine (Tenex) can be given in dosesof 1-3 mg q.d (6 hours interval between
doses)
14) Guanfacine (Tenex) has the same
indications of Clonidine
N D h M k
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New Drug on the Market
Atomoxetine (Strattera) is a re-uptake inhibitor ofnorepinephrine . It is not a psychostimulant.
Best doses seems to be 1.2 mg/kg/day
Now approved. Limited experience with it. Does not
exacerbate tics. Covers patient 24 hours. No safety
concerns as with tricyclics. Not controlled by FDA
Side effects: Decreased appetite, nausea, loss of weight,
somnolence, etc. Loss of libido (7%). Non-addictive.
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The End
Questions?
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God Bless America