How can ADHD be treated?

Patient's question:

The child of my wife's older brother is 8 years old this year. His thinking ability is poor, and he cannot concentrate. The child of my wife's older brother was diagnosed with ADHD after a medical examination. He is a patient with ADHD. How can ADHD be treated?

Doctor's answer:

Two prominent manifestations of ADHD: hyperactivity and attention deficit. Children with ADHD are more difficult to carry from childhood. Children with ADHD taking central stimulants are the first-line drugs. It is mainly used for children over 6 years old, can reduce hyperactivity, impulsivity, and improve attention. Commonly used: 1 Methylphenidate. The drug is effective at 75-80%. 2 Moline is no longer recommended because it has the risk of increasing acute liver failure.

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