My mom, in her 60's has been having trouble with her short term memory for about five years or so and finally went to see a doctor to rule out dementia. He says she has no physical issues and no dementia, but he put her on an anti-depressant and then recently prescribed to her a drug usually given to kids with ADHD. Has anyone ever heard of this practice and why would the doctor do this?
2007-03-26 13:23:26 · 6 answers · asked by reddevilbloodymary 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yea I heard about that once when I was over at - sorry - what was the question?
2007-03-26 13:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is precisely why stimulants are agenda II managed factors. once you've ADHD you may haven't any problem getting drugs for it. yet from this and your previous questions, i'm incredibly efficient that you do not have ADHD, and try to apply the drugs as a preformance improving drug. it truly is substance abuse, and that i very a lot wish no well being care specialist will also evaluate providing you with a prescription for stimulants, or the different psychoactive drugs you have not any valid drugs reason to take. attempting to regulate medical doctors with the intention to receive a drug you want to abuse is heavily no longer cool, and maximum medical doctors will see suitable by any attempt to finish that. And utilising this internet web site to target to how you may get round drug regulations isn't so cool both. in case you've self belief you've ADHD, get examined. And be keen to guage remedies except stimulants. in case you had valid opt for for the drugs, you'd be searching for some thing which could administration the indications, quite than a particular drugs. if you're clinically determined as ADHD, your well being care specialist will maximum in all probability opt for to attempt Strattera first, precisely because that isn't any longer a stimulant and has a low potential for abuse. And in case you had ADHD, you'll provide that a attempt, because it may artwork. Sorry in case you do not opt for morality talks, yet on condition that you're asking human beings that could actually help you administration medical doctors to sidestep drug regulations and procure a managed substance for that you have not any valid medical use, it truly is what you're going to get.
2016-12-02 21:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ADHD meds can be used off-label for dozens of things. These meds traditionally increase brain activity. Ritalin, caffeine, and many other stimulants and ADHD drugs enhance mental performance. IQ tests are affected by drugs as mild as caffeine!
2007-03-26 13:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard of this but it makes sense to me although I would be careful if I were her some of this medication is known to cause heart problems. Maybe she should get a second opinion to be sure that this is a good idea.
2007-03-26 13:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ritalin stimulates brains that are damaged giving them the feedback they require, this could be a useful effect for seniors w. anxiety caused by under stimulation.
2007-03-26 13:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have. ADHD medicine often involve powerful stimulants which are great for treating narcolepsy. However I have never heard of them being used to treat Alzheimers.
2007-03-26 13:26:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, and it's crap.
did you know that the largest suspected culprit of Alzheimer's is Aluminum.
Research that and you'll be amazed. Where are we getting aluminum from? Vaccinations, Deodorant, cookwear, beer/soda/pop cans, etc.
2007-03-26 13:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋