Stimulant drugs are the treatment most often used for ADHD. They can help you manage symptoms, such as:

Short attention span

Impulsive behavior

Hyperactivity

They may be the only treatment you use, or you can try them along with behavior therapy.

These drugs ease ADHD symptoms in about 70% of adults and 70% to 80% of children. They tend to cut down on hyperactivity, interrupting, and fidgeting. They can also help a person finish tasks and improve relationships.

As long as the medication is taken, people have a better attention span and better behavior. Even though there is some debate about whether social skills or performance at school gets better, there are many people who benefit from them.